- 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 | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Long Beach, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (元89) | 元45 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元50) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.67 (元25) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (元6) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.47 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.30 (元22) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.26 (元36) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.54 (元3.66) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元88) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (元13) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.18 (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 | $2,337 (元15,774) | 元1,500 | + 952% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,710 (元11,543) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (元858) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,732 (元11,690) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,134 (元7,651) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (元451) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (元315) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $385 (元2,596) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (元738) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (元79) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (元135) | - | - | |
| 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346) | 元500 | - 31% | |
| 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675) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $180 (元1,214) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Long Beach, California (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,500 (元178,859) | 元99,994 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (元5.39) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (元498) | 元83 | + 502% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元130) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Long Beach, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元53) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (元337) | - | - | |
| 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26) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.63 (元4.28) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (元84) | 元30 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Long Beach, California (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (元295) | 元90 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (元158) | 元70 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (元675) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (元430) | 元300 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (元81) | 元45 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (元25) | 元25 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (元42) | 元10 | + 316% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $250 (元1,687) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元270) | 元150 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元49) | 元20 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Long Beach, California (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,769
($1,003)
in Long Beach, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,100
in Zibo.
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