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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

EURCNYUSD

China vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.96 times less for grocery shopping in China than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.92 EUR (2.17 USD) in China and 5.19 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in China.

1.92 EUR
5.19 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.32 EUR (1.48 USD) in China and 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in China.

1.32 EUR
2.12 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.15 EUR (12.55 USD) in China and 18.65 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in China.

11.15 EUR
18.65 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.31 EUR (13.85 USD) in China and 15.99 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23% lower in China.

12.31 EUR
15.99 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.13 EUR (4.65 USD) in China and 15.48 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in China.

4.13 EUR
15.48 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.08 EUR (3.46 USD) in China and 14.22 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in China.

3.08 EUR
14.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.78 EUR (0.88 USD) in China and 2.85 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in China.

0.78 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.92 EUR (2.16 USD) for 12 eggs in China and 4.21 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in China.

1.92 EUR
4.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.7 EUR (1.91 USD) in China and 3.49 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in China.

1.70 EUR
3.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 10.98 EUR (12.36 USD) in China and 22.2 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in China.

10.98 EUR
22.20 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in China and 2.52 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in China.

0.74 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.21 EUR (2.48 USD) in China and 3.79 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in China.

2.21 EUR
3.79 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.78 EUR (16.63 USD) in China and 14.85 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in China.

14.78 EUR
14.85 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.41 EUR (2.71 USD) in China and 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

2.41 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.93 EUR (1.04 USD) in China and 3.47 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in China.

0.93 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.76 EUR (1.98 USD) in China and 4.74 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in China.

1.76 EUR
4.74 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.74 EUR (0.83 USD) in China and 3.78 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in China.

0.74 EUR
3.78 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in China and 7.3 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in China.

1.05 EUR
7.30 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 6.66 EUR (7.5 USD) in China and 7.98 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in China.

6.66 EUR
7.98 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in China and 5.55 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in China.

1.27 EUR
5.55 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.55 EUR (0.62 USD) in China and 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in China.

0.55 EUR
2.22 EUR

Restaurant

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China vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.69 times less for meals in restaurants in China than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.4 EUR (3.83 USD) in China and 4.64 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in China.

3.40 EUR
4.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in China and 2.49 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in China.

0.46 EUR
2.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.23 EUR (1.39 USD) in China and 7.11 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in China.

1.23 EUR
7.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.69 EUR (4.16 USD) in China and 8.88 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in China.

3.69 EUR
8.88 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.92 EUR (5.54 USD) in China and 10.66 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in China.

4.92 EUR
10.66 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 35.69 EUR (40.17 USD) in China and 88.85 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in China.

35.69 EUR
88.85 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.92 EUR (5.54 USD) in China and 22.21 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in China.

4.92 EUR
22.21 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in China and 1.95 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in China.

0.28 EUR
1.95 EUR

Fuel

EURCNYUSD

China vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.14 times more for fuel in China than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in China and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in the United States.

0.89 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1 EUR (1.13 USD) in China and 0.82 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18% lower in the United States.

1.00 EUR
0.82 EUR

Transportation

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China vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.3 times less for transportation in China than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 24.61 EUR (27.7 USD) in China and 114.61 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in China.

24.61 EUR
114.61 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.49 EUR (0.55 USD) in China and 2.44 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in China.

0.49 EUR
2.44 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.38 EUR (8.31 USD) in China and 26.65 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in China.

7.38 EUR
26.65 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.37 EUR (0.42 USD) in China and 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in China.

0.37 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.85 EUR (2.08 USD) in China and 4 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in China.

1.85 EUR
4.00 EUR

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 7.38 EUR (8.31 USD) in China and 15.99 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in China.

7.38 EUR
15.99 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.4 EUR (62.35 USD) in China and 87.3 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in China.

55.40 EUR
87.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.33 EUR (16.13 USD) in China and 33.76 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in China.

14.33 EUR
33.76 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCNYUSD

China vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.87 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 954.68 EUR (1074.51 USD) in China and 3377 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in China.

954.68 EUR
3 377 EUR

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 491.94 EUR (553.69 USD) in China and 2115 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in China.

491.94 EUR
2 115 EUR

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 2595 EUR (2920.33 USD) in China and 6303 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in China.

2 595 EUR
6 303 EUR

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 1335 EUR (1502.02 USD) in China and 3649 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in China.

1 335 EUR
3 649 EUR

Flats for sale

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China vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.13 times more 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 15288 EUR (17207.01 USD) in China and 12686 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17% lower in the United States.

15 288 EUR
12 686 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8356 EUR (9404.77 USD) in China and 8241 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

8 356 EUR
8 241 EUR

Salary

EURCNYUSD

China vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in China is 4.18 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1275 EUR (1434.57 USD) in China and 5328 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 76.1% lower in China.

1 275 EUR
5 328 EUR

Hotels

EURCNYUSD

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

One star

55.7 EUR
92.2 EUR

Two stars

59.2 EUR
130 EUR

Three stars

74.5 EUR
173 EUR

Four stars

89.7 EUR
224 EUR

Five stars

139 EUR
534 EUR

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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