- Cost of Living
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- Spokane, Washington
- Zibo
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元76) | 元45 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (元38) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (元4.54) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.77 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (元20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.91 (元5.74) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元76) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (元12) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (元16) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,276 (元8,051) | 元1,500 | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 (元7,008) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (元836) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $774 (元4,880) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (元4,030) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $110 (元694) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (元290) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $276 (元1,741) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (元593) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元70) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (元91) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元239) | 元500 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (元221) | 元250 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (元412) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (元563) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,900 (元131,862) | 元99,994 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (元4.48) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元284) | 元83 | + 244% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元122) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元46) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (元105) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (元883) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (元54) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.92 (元18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.19 (元33) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (元26) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (元11) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (元102) | 元30 | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (元240) | 元90 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (元151) | 元70 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $108 (元678) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (元297) | 元300 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元43) | 元45 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.69 (元23) | 元25 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (元25) | 元10 | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (元2,736) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.63) | 元0.30 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元255) | 元150 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元50) | 元20 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.309
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,829
($924)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,400
in Zibo.
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