Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and China Reverse

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Cost of Living in China is 55.9% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in China is 61.9% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in China are 74.8% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in China are 70.7% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in China are 52.9% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in China is 36.1% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit China Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $
(138.17 ¥)		 2.89 $
(20.00 ¥)		      -85.5 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 76.00 $
(525.06 ¥)		 21.71 $
(150.00 ¥)		      -71.4 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $
(82.90 ¥)		 5.07 $
(35.00 ¥)		      -57.8 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $
(41.45 ¥)		 1.01 $
(7.00 ¥)		      -83.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $
(51.81 ¥)		 2.17 $
(15.00 ¥)		      -71.1 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.35 $
(36.96 ¥)		 2.97 $
(20.48 ¥)		      -44.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.63 $
(18.17 ¥)		 0.48 $
(3.28 ¥)		      -81.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.12 $
(14.66 ¥)		 0.29 $
(1.97 ¥)		      -86.6 %
Markets
 United States Edit China Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $
(7.34 ¥)		 1.81 $
(12.53 ¥)		      +70.7 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.31 $
(22.87 ¥)		 1.48 $
(10.24 ¥)		      -55.2 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.08 $
(14.37 ¥)		 0.43 $
(2.99 ¥)		      -79.2 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.41 $
(30.46 ¥)		 1.59 $
(11.02 ¥)		      -63.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.90 $
(40.74 ¥)		 5.84 $
(40.35 ¥)		      -0.9 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $
(38.38 ¥)		 1.53 $
(10.57 ¥)		      -72.5 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.57 $
(52.29 ¥)		 4.98 $
(34.39 ¥)		      -34.2 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.37 $
(16.37 ¥)		 0.83 $
(5.70 ¥)		      -65.2 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $
(5.28 ¥)		 0.58 $
(3.97 ¥)		      -24.7 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.01 $
(13.92 ¥)		 0.67 $
(4.65 ¥)		      -66.6 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.21 $
(15.29 ¥)		 0.56 $
(3.86 ¥)		      -74.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.31 $
(9.07 ¥)		 0.33 $
(2.29 ¥)		      -74.8 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $
(9.59 ¥)		 0.41 $
(2.80 ¥)		      -70.8 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.22 $
(15.36 ¥)		 0.61 $
(4.21 ¥)		      -72.6 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.26 $
(15.64 ¥)		 0.57 $
(3.94 ¥)		      -74.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $
(103.63 ¥)		 11.58 $
(80.00 ¥)		      -22.8 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.05 $
(14.14 ¥)		 0.84 $
(5.82 ¥)		      -58.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.64 $
(25.12 ¥)		 1.66 $
(11.50 ¥)		      -54.2 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.40 $
(71.85 ¥)		 3.62 $
(25.00 ¥)		      -65.2 %
Transportation
 United States Edit China Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $
(17.27 ¥)		 0.29 $
(2.00 ¥)		      -88.4 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 65.00 $
(449.06 ¥)		 21.71 $
(150.00 ¥)		      -66.6 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.50 $
(24.18 ¥)		 1.45 $
(10.00 ¥)		      -58.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.82 $
(19.46 ¥)		 0.58 $
(4.02 ¥)		      -79.3 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $
(207.26 ¥)		 6.95 $
(48.00 ¥)		      -76.8 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $
(6.12 ¥)		 1.14 $
(7.87 ¥)		      +28.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,699.74 $
(246,637.01 ¥)		 18,802.52 $
(129,900.00 ¥)		      -47.3 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,898.39 $
(178,922.90 ¥)		 16,847.45 $
(116,393.10 ¥)		      -34.9 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit China Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 212.41 $
(1,467.44 ¥)		 51.85 $
(358.20 ¥)		      -75.6 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 61.35 $
(423.88 ¥)		 8.89 $
(61.39 ¥)		      -85.5 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.78 $
(502.80 ¥)		 11.24 $
(77.67 ¥)		      -84.6 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit China Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.58 $
(314.90 ¥)		 42.22 $
(291.71 ¥)		      -7.4 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 23.18 $
(160.11 ¥)		 15.02 $
(103.75 ¥)		      -35.2 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $
(103.63 ¥)		 6.51 $
(45.00 ¥)		      -56.6 %
Childcare
 United States Edit China Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,467.59 $
(10,139.10 ¥)		 451.71 $
(3,120.67 ¥)		      -69.2 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 25,452.29 $
(175,840.93 ¥)		 18,961.83 $
(131,000.68 ¥)		      -25.5 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit China Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.65 $
(363.71 ¥)		 42.98 $
(296.92 ¥)		      -18.4 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 43.07 $
(297.55 ¥)		 33.46 $
(231.14 ¥)		      -22.3 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 91.53 $
(632.33 ¥)		 73.17 $
(505.53 ¥)		      -20.1 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 114.64 $
(791.98 ¥)		 75.83 $
(523.88 ¥)		      -33.9 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit China Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,683.14 $
(11,628.21 ¥)		 394.23 $
(2,723.57 ¥)		      -76.6 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,366.17 $
(9,438.40 ¥)		 237.62 $
(1,641.66 ¥)		      -82.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,719.75 $
(18,789.81 ¥)		 888.17 $
(6,136.07 ¥)		      -67.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,250.26 $
(15,546.28 ¥)		 500.78 $
(3,459.74 ¥)		      -77.7 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit China Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 310.16 $
(2,142.75 ¥)		 482.96 $
(3,336.60 ¥)		      +55.7 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 246.78 $
(1,704.93 ¥)		 251.80 $
(1,739.62 ¥)		      +2.0 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit China Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,253.12 $
(29,383.32 ¥)		 1,036.20 $
(7,158.72 ¥)		      -75.6 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.34 3.64      -42.6 %
Last update: 16 February 202614 February 2026
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