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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

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China vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.3 times less for grocery shopping in China than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 8.49 PLN (2.33 USD) in China and 27.02 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in China.

8.49 PLN
27.02 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.3 PLN (1.73 USD) in China and 9.19 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in China.

6.30 PLN
9.19 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 37.98 PLN (10.42 USD) in China and 72.7 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in China.

37.98 PLN
72.70 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 38.07 PLN (10.44 USD) in China and 65.63 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in China.

38.07 PLN
65.63 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.22 PLN (3.08 USD) in China and 58.63 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in China.

11.22 PLN
58.63 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.15 PLN (2.78 USD) in China and 69.28 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in China.

10.15 PLN
69.28 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.98 PLN (0.82 USD) in China and 12.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in China.

2.98 PLN
12.18 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.06 PLN (1.66 USD) for 12 eggs in China and 26.22 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in China.

6.06 PLN
26.22 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in China and 13.89 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in China.

5.81 PLN
13.89 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 45.07 PLN (12.36 USD) in China and 91.12 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in China.

45.07 PLN
91.12 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.41 PLN (0.66 USD) in China and 10.72 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in China.

2.41 PLN
10.72 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.45 PLN (1.77 USD) in China and 18.27 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in China.

6.45 PLN
18.27 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 57.53 PLN (15.78 USD) in China and 62.57 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in China.

57.53 PLN
62.57 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.74 PLN (2.12 USD) in China and 5.8 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in the United States.

7.74 PLN
5.80 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.14 PLN (1.14 USD) in China and 14.62 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in China.

4.14 PLN
14.62 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.47 PLN (1.77 USD) in China and 20.86 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in China.

6.47 PLN
20.86 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.87 PLN (0.79 USD) in China and 13.64 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in China.

2.87 PLN
13.64 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.89 PLN (1.07 USD) in China and 30.15 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in China.

3.89 PLN
30.15 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 27.35 PLN (7.5 USD) in China and 32.74 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in China.

27.35 PLN
32.74 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.26 PLN (1.44 USD) in China and 23.23 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in China.

5.26 PLN
23.23 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.21 PLN (0.61 USD) in China and 9.08 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in China.

2.21 PLN
9.08 PLN

Restaurant

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China vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.84 times less for meals in restaurants in China than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 12.83 PLN (3.52 USD) in China and 21.37 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in China.

12.83 PLN
21.37 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.13 PLN (0.58 USD) in China and 12.03 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in China.

2.13 PLN
12.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.08 PLN (1.39 USD) in China and 29.17 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in China.

5.08 PLN
29.17 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.15 PLN (2.78 USD) in China and 43.75 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in China.

10.15 PLN
43.75 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 20.3 PLN (5.57 USD) in China and 43.75 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in China.

20.30 PLN
43.75 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.43 PLN (35.5 USD) in China and 510.45 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in China.

129.43 PLN
510.45 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.76 PLN (4.87 USD) in China and 94.8 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in China.

17.76 PLN
94.80 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.31 PLN (0.36 USD) in China and 9.3 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in China.

1.31 PLN
9.30 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 3.57 PLN (0.98 USD) in China and 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in China.

3.57 PLN
3.59 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.03 PLN (1.11 USD) in China and 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in the United States.

4.03 PLN
3.38 PLN

Transportation

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China vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.98 times less for transportation in China than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 126.89 PLN (34.8 USD) in China and 481.28 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in China.

126.89 PLN
481.28 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.52 PLN (0.42 USD) in China and 10.57 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in China.

1.52 PLN
10.57 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30.45 PLN (8.35 USD) in China and 153.14 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in China.

30.45 PLN
153.14 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.52 PLN (0.42 USD) in China and 7.91 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in China.

1.52 PLN
7.91 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.12 PLN (2.23 USD) in China and 18.19 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in China.

8.12 PLN
18.19 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 30.45 PLN (8.35 USD) in China and 72.92 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in China.

30.45 PLN
72.92 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 172.11 PLN (47.2 USD) in China and 575.24 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in China.

172.11 PLN
575.24 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 72.79 PLN (19.96 USD) in China and 237 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in China.

72.79 PLN
237.00 PLN

Flats for rent

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China vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.93 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 3488 PLN (956.62 USD) in China and 14795 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in China.

3 488 PLN
14 795 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 2014 PLN (552.35 USD) in China and 9273 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in China.

2 014 PLN
9 273 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 8769 PLN (2405.17 USD) in China and 29976 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in China.

8 769 PLN
29 976 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 4344 PLN (1191.28 USD) in China and 19057 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in China.

4 344 PLN
19 057 PLN

Flats for sale

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China vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.32 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 53743 PLN (14739.96 USD) in China and 63279 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in China.

53 743 PLN
63 279 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 27611 PLN (7572.8 USD) in China and 44395 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in China.

27 611 PLN
44 395 PLN

Salary

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China vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in China is 3.35 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5592 PLN (1533.6 USD) in China and 18760 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 70.2% lower in China.

5 592 PLN
18 760 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

229 PLN
378 PLN

Two stars

243 PLN
533 PLN

Three stars

306 PLN
712 PLN

Four stars

368 PLN
920 PLN

Five stars

571 PLN
2 191 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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