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Cost of living in China compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 ($5.00) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 ($2.05) | $4.49 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 ($2.15) | $0.88 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 ($2.28) | $3.20 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($1.15) | $3.94 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 ($9) | $6 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 ($1.93) | $3.34 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 ($0.91) | $1.60 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.64元 ($0.84) | $3.67 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112元 ($17) | $15 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 ($1.09) | $1.92 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 ($1.68) | $2.17 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in China is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,932元 ($1,331) | $2,049 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,292元 ($640) | $1,555 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 423元 ($63) | $178 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,129元 ($764) | $1,528 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,286元 ($490) | $1,099 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 275元 ($41) | $119 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 ($13) | $48 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,046元 ($305) | $323 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 714元 ($106) | $119 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 ($5.37) | $11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 ($5.91) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in China is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 525元 ($78) | $47 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281元 ($42) | $44 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 629元 ($94) | $86 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 675元 ($101) | $114 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in China is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,741元 ($21,418) | $22,270 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($1.10) | $0.78 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150元 ($22) | $85 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 ($4.13) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 ($4.91) | $18 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 249元 ($37) | $111 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31元 ($4.67) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 ($5.85) | $3.44 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 ($5.41) | $5.11 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 ($1.50) | $3.48 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 ($2.06) | $1.85 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56元 ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155元 ($23) | $45 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89元 ($13) | $25 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 951元 ($142) | $172 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 386元 ($57) | $78 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59元 ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 ($5.09) | $4.91 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30元 ($4.49) | $5.91 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,237元 ($482) | $421 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.04元 ($0.15) | $0.29 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 301元 ($45) | $52 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 21元 ($3.14) | $8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 42% cheaper than in United States
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