Cost of living in China
compared to
China Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.90
CN¥20.50
|
$2.09
-
$5.78
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.02
CN¥35.49
|
$4.41
-
$6.29
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.47
CN¥3.36
|
$0.41
-
$0.95
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.28
CN¥1.96
|
$0.23
-
$0.55
|
China - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.63
CN¥11.52
|
$0.98
-
$3.34
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.32
CN¥44.71
|
$4.19
-
$14.09
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.70
CN¥47.44
|
$5.22
-
$10.12
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.56
CN¥11.05
|
$0.93
-
$2.66
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.52
CN¥10.78
|
$0.88
-
$2.68
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.74
CN¥5.25
|
$0.42
-
$1.23
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.55
CN¥3.86
|
$0.36
-
$1.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.62
CN¥4.41
|
$0.36
-
$1.18
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.50
CN¥3.57
|
$0.31
-
$0.81
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.30
CN¥2.13
|
$0.18
-
$0.54
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.39
CN¥2.79
|
$0.23
-
$0.70
|
China - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.34
CN¥30.68
|
$4.01
-
$4.68
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$20.32
CN¥143.78
|
$14.42
-
$30.32
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,143.98
CN¥135,449.43
|
$17,764.41
-
$22,246.48
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.94
CN¥27.89
|
$3.36
-
$5.58
|
China - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$11.18
CN¥79.08
|
$7.61
-
$24.67
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$304.90
CN¥2,157.22
|
$243.41
-
$451.75
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$195.65
CN¥1,384.25
|
$147.21
-
$312.36
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$41.04
CN¥290.39
|
$26.34
-
$68.54
|
China - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$390.25
CN¥2,761.13
|
$240.70
-
$852.61
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,493.57
CN¥109,621.66
|
$9,472.65
-
$29,131.70
|
China - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.04
CN¥7.37
|
$0.72
-
$2.54
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.84
CN¥20.07
|
$1.50
-
$4.73
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.36
CN¥23.77
|
$2.72
-
$5.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.13
CN¥290.99
|
$21.63
-
$94.75
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.98
CN¥42.33
|
$5.04
-
$9.22
|
China - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.93
CN¥324.95
|
$20.70
-
$88.68
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.93
CN¥218.85
|
$15.98
-
$56.81
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.26
CN¥504.18
|
$49.41
-
$109.31
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$72.88
CN¥515.65
|
$43.77
-
$150.89
|
China - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 67 cities in China, such as
Guangzhou,
Hangzhou,
Kaifeng,
Huizhou,
Jiaxing,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in China, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in China compared to China.
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