- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Long Beach, California
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Long Beach, California, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Long Beach, California (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (元94) | 元45 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元49) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (元23) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (元5.88) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.30 (元22) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.25 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.50 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.68 (元4.49) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元81) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (元12) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.17 (元8) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Long Beach, California (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,439 (元16,072) | 元1,500 | + 971% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,817 (元11,973) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $122 (元804) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,780 (元11,728) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,229 (元8,096) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $62 (元410) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (元327) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $365 (元2,402) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (元870) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (元77) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (元132) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Long Beach, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (元337) | 元500 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元250 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (元659) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $180 (元1,185) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Long Beach, California (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,500 (元174,630) | 元99,994 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (元5.18) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (元486) | 元83 | + 488% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元127) | - | - | |
| 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51) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (元329) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.15 (元14) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.83 (元25) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.63 (元4.18) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (元82) | 元30 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Long Beach, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (元288) | 元90 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (元154) | 元70 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (元659) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (元420) | 元300 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (元79) | 元45 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (元25) | 元25 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (元41) | 元10 | + 306% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $499 (元3,288) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元264) | 元150 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元48) | 元20 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 225 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Long Beach, California (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元7,867
($1,194)
in Long Beach, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,800
in Zibo.
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