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Cost of Living & Prices:
China vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNEURCNYUSD

China vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.27 times less for grocery shopping in China than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 8.52 PLN (2.37 USD) in China and 26.6 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in China.

8.52 PLN
26.60 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.32 PLN (1.76 USD) in China and 9.04 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in China.

6.32 PLN
9.04 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 38.14 PLN (10.63 USD) in China and 71.57 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in China.

38.14 PLN
71.57 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 38.22 PLN (10.65 USD) in China and 64.6 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in China.

38.22 PLN
64.60 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.26 PLN (3.14 USD) in China and 57.71 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in China.

11.26 PLN
57.71 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.19 PLN (2.84 USD) in China and 68.19 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in China.

10.19 PLN
68.19 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.99 PLN (0.83 USD) in China and 11.99 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in China.

2.99 PLN
11.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.09 PLN (1.7 USD) for 12 eggs in China and 25.81 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in China.

6.09 PLN
25.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.84 PLN (1.63 USD) in China and 13.67 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in China.

5.84 PLN
13.67 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 44.36 PLN (12.36 USD) in China and 89.69 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in China.

44.36 PLN
89.69 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.42 PLN (0.67 USD) in China and 10.55 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in China.

2.42 PLN
10.55 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.47 PLN (1.8 USD) in China and 17.98 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in China.

6.47 PLN
17.98 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 57.76 PLN (16.09 USD) in China and 61.59 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in China.

57.76 PLN
61.59 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.77 PLN (2.16 USD) in China and 5.71 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in the United States.

7.77 PLN
5.71 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.16 PLN (1.16 USD) in China and 14.39 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in China.

4.16 PLN
14.39 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.49 PLN (1.81 USD) in China and 20.53 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in China.

6.49 PLN
20.53 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.88 PLN (0.8 USD) in China and 13.42 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in China.

2.88 PLN
13.42 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.91 PLN (1.09 USD) in China and 29.68 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in China.

3.91 PLN
29.68 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 26.92 PLN (7.5 USD) in China and 32.23 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in China.

26.92 PLN
32.23 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.29 PLN (1.47 USD) in China and 22.86 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in China.

5.29 PLN
22.86 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.22 PLN (0.62 USD) in China and 8.94 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in China.

2.22 PLN
8.94 PLN

Restaurant

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China vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.77 times less for meals in restaurants in China than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 12.88 PLN (3.59 USD) in China and 21.03 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in China.

12.88 PLN
21.03 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.14 PLN (0.6 USD) in China and 11.84 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in China.

2.14 PLN
11.84 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.1 PLN (1.42 USD) in China and 28.71 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in China.

5.10 PLN
28.71 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.19 PLN (2.84 USD) in China and 43.07 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in China.

10.19 PLN
43.07 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 20.39 PLN (5.68 USD) in China and 43.07 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in China.

20.39 PLN
43.07 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.96 PLN (36.21 USD) in China and 502.48 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in China.

129.96 PLN
502.48 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.84 PLN (4.97 USD) in China and 93.32 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in China.

17.84 PLN
93.32 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.31 PLN (0.37 USD) in China and 9.15 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in China.

1.31 PLN
9.15 PLN

Fuel

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China vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times more for fuel in China than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.51 PLN (0.98 USD) in China and 3.54 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in China.

3.51 PLN
3.54 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.97 PLN (1.11 USD) in China and 3.33 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in the United States.

3.97 PLN
3.33 PLN

Transportation

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China vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.9 times less for transportation in China than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 127.41 PLN (35.5 USD) in China and 473.77 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in China.

127.41 PLN
473.77 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.53 PLN (0.43 USD) in China and 10.41 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in China.

1.53 PLN
10.41 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30.58 PLN (8.52 USD) in China and 150.74 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in China.

30.58 PLN
150.74 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.53 PLN (0.43 USD) in China and 7.79 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in China.

1.53 PLN
7.79 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.15 PLN (2.27 USD) in China and 17.91 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in China.

8.15 PLN
17.91 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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China vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 30.58 PLN (8.52 USD) in China and 71.78 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in China.

30.58 PLN
71.78 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 172.82 PLN (48.15 USD) in China and 566.26 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in China.

172.82 PLN
566.26 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 73.09 PLN (20.37 USD) in China and 233.29 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in China.

73.09 PLN
233.29 PLN

Flats for rent

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China vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.85 times less for renting an apartment in China than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3502 PLN (975.81 USD) in China and 14564 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in China.

3 502 PLN
14 564 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2022 PLN (563.43 USD) in China and 9128 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in China.

2 022 PLN
9 128 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8806 PLN (2453.43 USD) in China and 29508 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in China.

8 806 PLN
29 508 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4361 PLN (1215.18 USD) in China and 18759 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in China.

4 361 PLN
18 759 PLN

Flats for sale

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China vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.3 times less for buying an apartment in China than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 53965 PLN (15035.71 USD) in China and 62290 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in China.

53 965 PLN
62 290 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27725 PLN (7724.75 USD) in China and 43702 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in China.

27 725 PLN
43 702 PLN

Salary

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China vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in China is 3.29 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5615 PLN (1564.38 USD) in China and 18467 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 69.6% lower in China.

5 615 PLN
18 467 PLN

Hotels

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China vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

225 PLN
372 PLN

Two stars

239 PLN
525 PLN

Three stars

301 PLN
701 PLN

Four stars

362 PLN
906 PLN

Five stars

563 PLN
2 157 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • China: 20 cities, 1752 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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