- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (96元) | 50元 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (52元) | 34元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (31元) | 15元 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (6元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (22元) | 16元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (27元) | 8元 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (43元) | 57元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (23元) | 14元 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (11元) | 7元 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (25元) | 5.59元 | + 341% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (101元) | 115元 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (13元) | 7元 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (14元) | 12元 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in United States is 104% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,047 (13,874元) | 9,408元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,576 (10,683元) | 4,307元 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,199元) | 439元 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (10,753元) | 5,571元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,129 (7,653元) | 3,520元 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (805元) | 311元 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (326元) | 86元 | + 277% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (2,222元) | 2,131元 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (814元) | 703元 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (73元) | 37元 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (154元) | 38元 | + 303% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (321元) | 556元 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (304元) | 260元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (580元) | 624元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (778元) | 694元 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,354 (151,532元) | 143,509元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (5.26元) | 7元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (575元) | 157元 | + 267% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (48元) | 26元 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (125元) | 30元 | + 310% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (749元) | 493元 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (46元) | 29元 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (24元) | 36元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (35元) | 36元 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (24元) | 9元 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (139元) | 59元 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (306元) | 149元 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (169元) | 86元 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (1,177元) | 777元 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (536元) | 375元 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (79元) | 58元 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (33元) | 34元 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (40元) | 33元 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (2,860元) | 3,255元 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (2.47元) | 1.04元 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (359元) | 309元 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (53元) | 20元 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
6.779
CNY
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,598 prices entered by 13,214 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 73% more expensive than in China
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