- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Long Beach, California
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Long Beach, California, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Long Beach, California (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元80) | 元45 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元50) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.66 (元24) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (元5.67) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.95 (元32) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.95 (元32) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.07 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.79 (元5.09) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.61 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元90) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (元12) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.49 (元10) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Long Beach, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,174 (元13,993) | 元1,500 | + 833% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,696 (元10,915) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (元823) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,512 (元9,737) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,114 (元7,174) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (元451) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (元300) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $307 (元1,974) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (元749) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (元81) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (元132) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Long Beach, California (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (元294) | 元500 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (元212) | 元250 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (元604) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (元687) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Long Beach, California (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,632 (元139,261) | 元99,994 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (元5.77) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (元479) | 元83 | + 480% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元124) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Long Beach, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元49) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (元322) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.15 (元14) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.07 (元26) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.15 (元7) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (元86) | 元30 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Long Beach, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (元296) | 元90 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (元167) | 元70 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (元644) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (元435) | 元300 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (元69) | 元45 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.18 (元27) | 元25 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (元40) | 元10 | + 297% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,761) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (元273) | 元150 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元51) | 元20 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 220 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Long Beach, California (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元7,653
($1,189)
in Long Beach, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,900
in Zibo.
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