- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Spokane, Washington
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (83元) | 45元 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (42元) | 45元 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (29元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (4.99元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (17元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (22元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (31元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (29元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.91 (6元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (21元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (83元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (13元) | 7元 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (17元) | 4.17元 | + 311% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,276 (8,842元) | 1,500元 | + 489% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 (7,697元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,226元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $774 (5,360元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (4,427元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $98 (677元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (341元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $272 (1,883元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (624元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (76元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (115元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (263元) | 500元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (243元) | 250元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (453元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (618元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,900 (144,829元) | 99,994元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (4.92元) | 7元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (312元) | 83元 | + 277% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (134元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (53元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (115元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (750元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (45元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (21元) | 25元 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (34元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (24元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (13元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (114元) | 30元 | + 281% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (276元) | 90元 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (166元) | 70元 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $81 (562元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (326元) | 300元 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (48元) | 45元 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.69 (26元) | 25元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (28元) | 10元 | + 177% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (3,005元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.69元) | 0.30元 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (280元) | 150元 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (55元) | 20元 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.930
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 6,474元
($934)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,500元
in Zibo.
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