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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. China

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.04 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 8.51 PLN (2.33 USD) in China. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in China.

27.04 PLN
8.51 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.2 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.32 PLN (1.73 USD) in China. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in China.

9.20 PLN
6.32 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.76 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 38.09 PLN (10.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in China.

72.76 PLN
38.09 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.68 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 38.18 PLN (10.46 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in China.

65.68 PLN
38.18 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.68 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 11.25 PLN (3.08 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in China.

58.68 PLN
11.25 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.33 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 10.18 PLN (2.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in China.

69.33 PLN
10.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.19 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.99 PLN (0.82 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in China.

12.19 PLN
2.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.24 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.08 PLN (1.67 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in China.

26.24 PLN
6.08 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.9 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 5.83 PLN (1.6 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in China.

13.90 PLN
5.83 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.19 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 45.1 PLN (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in China.

91.19 PLN
45.10 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.73 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.41 PLN (0.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in China.

10.73 PLN
2.41 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.28 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 6.46 PLN (1.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in China.

18.28 PLN
6.46 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.62 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 57.69 PLN (15.81 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in China.

62.62 PLN
57.69 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.8 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 7.76 PLN (2.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in the United States.

5.80 PLN
7.76 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.63 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 4.15 PLN (1.14 USD) in China. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in China.

14.63 PLN
4.15 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.87 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 6.49 PLN (1.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in China.

20.87 PLN
6.49 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.65 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.88 PLN (0.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in China.

13.65 PLN
2.88 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.18 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 3.9 PLN (1.07 USD) in China. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in China.

30.18 PLN
3.90 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.77 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 27.37 PLN (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in China.

32.77 PLN
27.37 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.24 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 5.28 PLN (1.45 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in China.

23.24 PLN
5.28 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.09 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.21 PLN (0.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in China.

9.09 PLN
2.21 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.83 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.38 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 12.87 PLN (3.53 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in China.

21.38 PLN
12.87 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.04 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.14 PLN (0.59 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in China.

12.04 PLN
2.14 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.19 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 5.09 PLN (1.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in China.

29.19 PLN
5.09 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.79 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 10.18 PLN (2.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in China.

43.79 PLN
10.18 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.79 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 20.36 PLN (5.58 USD) in China. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in China.

43.79 PLN
20.36 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 510.87 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 129.8 PLN (35.57 USD) in China. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in China.

510.87 PLN
129.80 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.88 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 17.82 PLN (4.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in China.

94.88 PLN
17.82 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.31 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.31 PLN (0.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in China.

9.31 PLN
1.31 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

3.59 PLN
3.57 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.03 PLN (1.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United States.

3.39 PLN
4.03 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.97 times more for transportation in the United States than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 481.67 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 127.26 PLN (34.87 USD) in China. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in China.

481.67 PLN
127.26 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.58 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.53 PLN (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in China.

10.58 PLN
1.53 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.26 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 30.54 PLN (8.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in China.

153.26 PLN
30.54 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.92 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.53 PLN (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in China.

7.92 PLN
1.53 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.21 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 8.14 PLN (2.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in China.

18.21 PLN
8.14 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 72.98 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 30.54 PLN (8.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in China.

72.98 PLN
30.54 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 575.71 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 172.61 PLN (47.3 USD) in China. The price of this product is 70% lower in China.

575.71 PLN
172.61 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.19 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 73.01 PLN (20.01 USD) in China. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in China.

237.19 PLN
73.01 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.92 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in China.

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 14807 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3498 PLN (958.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in China.

14 807 PLN
3 498 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 9280 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2020 PLN (553.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in China.

9 280 PLN
2 020 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 30000 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8795 PLN (2410.22 USD) in China. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in China.

30 000 PLN
8 795 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 19072 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4356 PLN (1193.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in China.

19 072 PLN
4 356 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.32 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in China.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 63330 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 53900 PLN (14770.91 USD) in China. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in China.

63 330 PLN
53 900 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 44431 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 27692 PLN (7588.7 USD) in China. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in China.

44 431 PLN
27 692 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18775 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 5608 PLN (1536.82 USD) in China. The average salary is 70.1% lower in China.

18 775 PLN
5 608 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
229 PLN

Two stars

534 PLN
243 PLN

Three stars

712 PLN
306 PLN

Four stars

921 PLN
368 PLN

Five stars

2 193 PLN
572 PLN

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

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