Cost of living in China
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.66
CN¥24.53
|
$2.75
-
$5.57
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.31
CN¥35.58
|
$4.72
-
$6.37
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
CN¥3.36
|
$0.41
-
$0.78
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.32
CN¥2.13
|
$0.25
-
$0.49
|
China - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.71
CN¥11.48
|
$1.06
-
$2.97
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.26
CN¥41.92
|
$4.05
-
$9.68
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.30
CN¥48.95
|
$5.37
-
$10.10
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.82
CN¥12.20
|
$1.39
-
$2.49
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.86
CN¥12.44
|
$1.08
-
$2.87
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.84
CN¥5.66
|
$0.49
-
$1.39
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.62
CN¥4.17
|
$0.47
-
$0.95
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.80
CN¥5.38
|
$0.48
-
$1.41
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.59
CN¥3.97
|
$0.36
-
$0.97
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.38
CN¥2.54
|
$0.22
-
$0.60
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.42
CN¥2.83
|
$0.24
-
$0.65
|
China - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.66
CN¥31.21
|
$4.31
-
$4.94
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$18.54
CN¥124.26
|
$11.28
-
$31.74
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$21,479.37
CN¥143,954.73
|
$19,762.42
-
$23,574.18
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.28
CN¥28.71
|
$3.85
-
$6.03
|
China - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$14.10
CN¥94.48
|
$9.63
-
$23.96
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$439.74
CN¥2,947.17
|
$372.64
-
$851.90
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$244.66
CN¥1,639.72
|
$212.23
-
$464.91
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$39.96
CN¥267.80
|
$26.48
-
$74.88
|
China - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$422.78
CN¥2,833.48
|
$274.86
-
$632.22
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,175.98
CN¥121,815.40
|
$13,367.90
-
$25,459.68
|
China - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥7.42
|
$0.82
-
$2.25
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.73
CN¥25.00
|
$2.26
-
$5.27
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.30
CN¥22.09
|
$2.70
-
$4.18
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.13
CN¥315.89
|
$23.85
-
$87.24
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.47
CN¥43.33
|
$5.37
-
$9.79
|
China - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.76
CN¥387.09
|
$30.80
-
$99.40
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.91
CN¥233.95
|
$20.70
-
$57.75
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.04
CN¥569.95
|
$59.07
-
$126.51
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$85.98
CN¥576.24
|
$47.64
-
$139.74
|
China - Cost of clothing
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