Cost of living in China
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.33
CN¥23.61
|
$2.45
-
$5.80
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.25
CN¥37.22
|
$4.62
-
$6.53
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
CN¥3.54
|
$0.41
-
$0.77
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.30
CN¥2.15
|
$0.25
-
$0.50
|
China - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.68
CN¥11.90
|
$1.06
-
$2.92
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.22
CN¥44.13
|
$3.77
-
$10.46
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.41
CN¥52.56
|
$5.35
-
$10.21
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.75
CN¥12.42
|
$1.24
-
$2.50
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.80
CN¥12.73
|
$1.08
-
$2.78
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.88
CN¥6.25
|
$0.53
-
$1.36
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.63
CN¥4.45
|
$0.46
-
$0.97
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.74
CN¥5.24
|
$0.44
-
$1.33
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.57
CN¥4.03
|
$0.37
-
$0.88
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.35
CN¥2.49
|
$0.21
-
$0.57
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.43
CN¥3.05
|
$0.27
-
$0.65
|
China - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
CN¥32.90
|
$4.21
-
$4.97
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$21.41
CN¥151.83
|
$15.80
-
$33.30
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$21,385.50
CN¥151,663.81
|
$20,209.95
-
$23,333.17
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.14
CN¥29.38
|
$3.80
-
$5.82
|
China - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$14.28
CN¥101.24
|
$8.92
-
$23.76
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$401.04
CN¥2,844.16
|
$287.25
-
$666.17
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$247.64
CN¥1,756.22
|
$176.00
-
$389.62
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$39.51
CN¥280.23
|
$25.97
-
$68.85
|
China - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$456.56
CN¥3,237.89
|
$277.06
-
$756.18
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$16,918.49
CN¥119,984.26
|
$10,574.28
-
$26,580.26
|
China - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.15
CN¥8.13
|
$0.80
-
$2.25
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.48
CN¥24.71
|
$2.07
-
$5.06
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.40
CN¥24.09
|
$2.69
-
$4.45
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.27
CN¥299.79
|
$22.49
-
$80.10
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.35
CN¥45.06
|
$5.30
-
$9.07
|
China - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.26
CN¥363.56
|
$27.68
-
$89.37
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.18
CN¥235.30
|
$20.80
-
$49.22
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.69
CN¥572.26
|
$56.71
-
$114.63
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$76.44
CN¥542.09
|
$45.69
-
$123.31
|
China - Cost of clothing
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