- 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 (97元) | 53元 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (53元) | 33元 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (32元) | 15元 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (6元) | 16元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (22元) | 16元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (28元) | 8元 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (44元) | 63元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (23元) | 13元 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (11元) | 7元 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.39 (24元) | 5.64元 | + 317% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (103元) | 114元 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (13元) | 8元 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (15元) | 12元 | + 20% | |
| 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 | $2,037 (14,143元) | 9,740元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,572 (10,911元) | 4,478元 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,231元) | 425元 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,574 (10,924元) | 5,603元 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,121 (7,784元) | 3,523元 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (849元) | 305元 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (333元) | 88元 | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (2,320元) | 2,242元 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (823元) | 678元 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (76元) | 40元 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (156元) | 39元 | + 301% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (328元) | 554元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (312元) | 280元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (594元) | 614元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (796元) | 672元 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,286 (154,717元) | 145,359元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (5.33元) | 7元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (591元) | 155元 | + 282% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (49元) | 26元 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (130元) | 32元 | + 304% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (772元) | 425元 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (47元) | 30元 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (24元) | 37元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (35元) | 38元 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (24元) | 10元 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (13元) | 14元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (142元) | 59元 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (310元) | 159元 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (173元) | 86元 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (1,198元) | 723元 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (548元) | 375元 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (80元) | 60元 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (34元) | 34元 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (41元) | 34元 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (2,963元) | 3,299元 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (2.36元) | 1.08元 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (371元) | 300元 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (55元) | 20元 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.942
CNY
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 97,015 prices entered by 14,172 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 74% more expensive than in China
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