Cost of living in Xi'an
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.77
CN¥19.42
|
$2.08
-
$3.46
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.54
CN¥38.84
|
$4.85
-
$5.54
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.43
CN¥2.99
|
$0.42
-
$0.48
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.28
CN¥1.98
|
$0.28
-
$0.52
|
Xi'an - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.27
CN¥8.93
|
$0.69
-
$2.08
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.50
CN¥31.56
|
$3.46
-
$5.54
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.34
CN¥51.46
|
$5.24
-
$10.49
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.66
CN¥11.65
|
$0.83
-
$2.49
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$0.90
CN¥6.28
|
$0.63
-
$2.51
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.68
CN¥4.77
|
$0.31
-
$0.75
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.59
CN¥4.14
|
$0.47
-
$0.94
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.60
CN¥4.23
|
$0.31
-
$1.01
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.41
CN¥2.91
|
$0.19
-
$0.63
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.25
CN¥1.76
|
$0.13
-
$0.31
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.25
CN¥1.76
|
$0.13
-
$0.38
|
Xi'an - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.38
CN¥30.72
|
$4.09
-
$4.68
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$33.24
CN¥233.06
|
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,851.29
CN¥160,226.37
|
$20,773.90
-
$24,928.68
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.39
CN¥23.79
|
$3.32
-
$7.06
|
Xi'an - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$10.70
CN¥75.02
|
$8.31
-
$20.77
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$290.83
CN¥2,039.24
|
$207.74
-
$360.08
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$249.29
CN¥1,747.92
|
$166.19
-
$346.23
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$35.71
CN¥250.38
|
$27.70
-
$47.66
|
Xi'an - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$323.15
CN¥2,265.83
|
$276.99
-
$415.48
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,126.25
CN¥99,049.03
|
$4,985.74
-
$20,773.90
|
Xi'an - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥7.77
|
$0.55
-
$1.66
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.23
CN¥22.66
|
$1.66
-
$4.85
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.77
CN¥19.42
|
$2.49
-
$3.46
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.95
CN¥259.11
|
$27.56
-
$69.25
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.85
CN¥33.99
|
$4.15
-
$9.42
|
Xi'an - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$36.01
CN¥252.48
|
$11.08
-
$124.50
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$25.93
CN¥181.83
|
$8.31
-
$55.40
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$66.17
CN¥463.98
|
$55.40
-
$80.33
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$58.11
CN¥407.46
|
$27.70
-
$83.10
|
Xi'an - Cost of clothing
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