Cost of Living Comparison Between China and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 126.9% higher than in China (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 160.0% higher than in China
Rent Prices in United States are 286.2% higher than in China
Restaurant Prices in United States are 240.1% higher than in China
Groceries Prices in United States are 109.9% higher than in China
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 55.1% higher than in China
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Restaurants
 China Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ¥20.00
($2.95)		 ¥135.41
($20.00)		      +577.1 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ¥150.00
($22.15)		 ¥527.47
($77.91)		      +251.6 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) ¥35.00
($5.17)		 ¥81.25
($12.00)		      +132.1 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) ¥7.00
($1.03)		 ¥40.62
($6.00)		      +480.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ¥15.00
($2.22)		 ¥50.78
($7.50)		      +238.5 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ¥20.01
($2.95)		 ¥36.72
($5.42)		      +83.5 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) ¥3.31
($0.49)		 ¥18.10
($2.67)		      +447.1 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) ¥1.96
($0.29)		 ¥14.41
($2.13)		      +635.5 %
Markets
 China Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) ¥12.11
($1.79)		 ¥7.19
($1.06)		      -40.7 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) ¥10.28
($1.52)		 ¥22.29
($3.29)		      +116.9 %
White Rice (1 lb) ¥2.94
($0.43)		 ¥14.09
($2.08)		      +378.6 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) ¥10.77
($1.59)		 ¥29.49
($4.36)		      +173.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) ¥40.47
($5.98)		 ¥39.92
($5.90)		      -1.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) ¥10.48
($1.55)		 ¥38.04
($5.62)		      +262.9 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) ¥34.46
($5.09)		 ¥52.31
($7.73)		      +51.8 %
Apples (1 lb) ¥5.71
($0.84)		 ¥16.14
($2.38)		      +182.7 %
Bananas (1 lb) ¥3.95
($0.58)		 ¥5.14
($0.76)		      +30.3 %
Oranges (1 lb) ¥4.61
($0.68)		 ¥13.66
($2.02)		      +195.9 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) ¥3.88
($0.57)		 ¥15.15
($2.24)		      +290.1 %
Potatoes (1 lb) ¥2.27
($0.34)		 ¥8.91
($1.32)		      +292.5 %
Onions (1 lb) ¥2.73
($0.40)		 ¥9.41
($1.39)		      +244.6 %
Lettuce (1 Head) ¥4.15
($0.61)		 ¥15.19
($2.24)		      +266.3 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) ¥3.85
($0.57)		 ¥15.49
($2.29)		      +302.6 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) ¥80.00
($11.82)		 ¥101.56
($15.00)		      +27.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) ¥5.86
($0.86)		 ¥13.94
($2.06)		      +138.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ¥11.35
($1.68)		 ¥24.91
($3.68)		      +119.5 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) ¥25.00
($3.69)		 ¥70.42
($10.40)		      +181.7 %
Transportation
 China Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ¥2.00
($0.30)		 ¥16.25
($2.40)		      +712.5 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ¥150.00
($22.15)		 ¥440.09
($65.00)		      +193.4 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) ¥10.00
($1.48)		 ¥23.70
($3.50)		      +137.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ¥4.02
($0.59)		 ¥20.31
($3.00)		      +404.9 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ¥48.00
($7.09)		 ¥203.12
($30.00)		      +323.2 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) ¥8.10
($1.20)		 ¥6.70
($0.99)		      -17.2 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) ¥129,900.00
($19,185.67)		 ¥240,074.77
($35,458.00)		      +84.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) ¥115,015.33
($16,987.26)		 ¥175,768.92
($25,960.30)		      +52.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 China Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ¥363.09
($53.63)		 ¥1,458.88
($215.47)		      +301.8 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ¥59.34
($8.76)		 ¥415.27
($61.33)		      +599.8 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ¥72.81
($10.75)		 ¥495.80
($73.23)		      +581.0 %
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership ¥272.74
($40.28)		 ¥306.56
($45.28)		      +12.4 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ¥98.33
($14.52)		 ¥155.41
($22.95)		      +58.1 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ¥45.00
($6.65)		 ¥101.56
($15.00)		      +125.7 %
Childcare
 China Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ¥3,050.61
($450.56)		 ¥9,835.62
($1,452.68)		      +222.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ¥130,637.78
($19,294.63)		 ¥171,585.82
($25,342.48)		      +31.3 %
Clothing And Shoes
 China Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) ¥297.01
($43.87)		 ¥360.68
($53.27)		      +21.4 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) ¥237.19
($35.03)		 ¥290.75
($42.94)		      +22.6 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) ¥509.82
($75.30)		 ¥624.71
($92.27)		      +22.5 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes ¥519.11
($76.67)		 ¥777.94
($114.90)		      +49.9 %
Rent Per Month
 China Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ¥2,724.40
($402.38)		 ¥11,144.87
($1,646.05)		      +309.1 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ¥1,639.59
($242.16)		 ¥9,087.09
($1,342.12)		      +454.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ¥6,061.21
($895.21)		 ¥17,934.72
($2,648.88)		      +195.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ¥3,302.37
($487.75)		 ¥14,843.39
($2,192.30)		      +349.5 %
Buy Apartment Price
 China Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ¥3,113.10
($459.79)		 ¥2,088.67
($308.49)		      -32.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ¥1,550.96
($229.07)		 ¥1,655.30
($244.48)		      +6.7 %
Salaries And Financing
 China Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) ¥7,249.03
($1,070.65)		 ¥29,236.60
($4,318.12)		      +303.3 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.48 6.23      +78.8 %
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