- Cost of Living
- United States
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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 | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元83) | 元45 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (元41) | 元45 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (元4.96) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (元21) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.91 (元6) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (元21) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元83) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (元13) | 元7 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (元17) | 元4.17 | + 308% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,276 (元8,782) | 元1,500 | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 (元7,645) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (元1,218) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $774 (元5,324) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (元4,397) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $98 (元673) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (元350) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $272 (元1,870) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (元619) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元75) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (元114) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (元261) | 元500 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (元241) | 元250 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (元450) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (元614) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,900 (元143,846) | 元99,994 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (元4.89) | 元7 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元310) | 元83 | + 275% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (元133) | - | - | |
| 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 (元53) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (元115) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (元745) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元45) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (元21) | 元25 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (元34) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (元24) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (元13) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (元114) | 元30 | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (元270) | 元90 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (元165) | 元70 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $92 (元634) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (元323) | 元300 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元47) | 元45 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.69 (元25) | 元25 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (元28) | 元10 | + 175% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (元2,985) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (元0.69) | 元0.30 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元278) | 元150 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元55) | 元20 | + 175% | |
| 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 429 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 元6,900
($1,002)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,800
in Zibo.
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