- 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 | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (元83) | 元45 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元47) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.44 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (元4.38) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (元40) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元48) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (元25) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.03 (元7) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.56 (元23) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元98) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (元13) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (元16) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,158 (元7,632) | 元1,500 | + 409% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $783 (元5,158) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $92 (元604) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $937 (元6,175) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $555 (元3,657) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $63 (元414) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (元275) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $292 (元1,924) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (元689) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元71) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (元134) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (元336) | 元500 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (元262) | 元250 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (元431) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (元494) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,611 (元142,415) | 元99,994 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (元4.52) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (元311) | 元83 | + 276% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (元33) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (元33) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (元68) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.53 (元17) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (元21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (元11) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (元92) | 元30 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (元259) | 元90 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (元157) | 元70 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (元697) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (元372) | 元300 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元49) | 元45 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (元31) | 元25 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (元38) | 元10 | + 283% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元261) | 元150 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元53) | 元20 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,596
($1,001)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,800
in Zibo.
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