Cost of living in United States compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (98元) | 54元 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (53元) | 36元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (28元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (5.73元) | 14元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (19元) | 14元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (27元) | 9元 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (41元) | 56元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (21元) | 12元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (11元) | 6元 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (21元) | 6元 | + 247% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (91元) | 108元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (13元) | 9元 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (13元) | 10元 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in United States is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,212 (14,333元) | 7,480元 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,551 (10,048元) | 4,546元 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (1,155元) | 406元 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (9,938元) | 6,893元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,114 (7,220元) | 3,954元 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (725元) | 261元 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (324元) | 84元 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (1,754元) | 2,223元 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (829元) | 622元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (68元) | 47元 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (140元) | 44元 | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (303元) | 359元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (282元) | 227元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (565元) | 569元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (708元) | 513元 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,574 (152,734元) | 160,747元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (4.14元) | 6元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (481元) | 177元 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (47元) | 29元 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (107元) | 35元 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (726元) | 441元 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (43元) | 31元 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (23元) | 38元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (32元) | 33元 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (24元) | 9元 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (12元) | 11元 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (140元) | 84元 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (296元) | 201元 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (164元) | 94元 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (1,333元) | 978元 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (515元) | 413元 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (80元) | 70元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (38元) | 31元 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (2,725元) | 3,170元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (3.31元) | 0.55元 | + 504% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (322元) | 419元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (53元) | 22元 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 64% more expensive than in China
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