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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 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.33 USD) in China. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in China.

6.34 EUR
1.99 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in China. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in China.

2.15 EUR
1.48 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.05 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 8.92 EUR (10.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in China.

17.05 EUR
8.92 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.39 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.94 EUR (10.46 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in China.

15.39 EUR
8.94 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.75 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 2.64 EUR (3.08 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in China.

13.75 EUR
2.64 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.25 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in China.

16.25 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in China.

2.86 EUR
0.70 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.67 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in China.

6.15 EUR
1.42 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.6 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58% lower in China.

3.26 EUR
1.37 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.37 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 10.57 EUR (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in China.

21.37 EUR
10.57 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in China.

2.51 EUR
0.57 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in China.

4.28 EUR
1.51 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.67 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 13.52 EUR (15.81 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in China.

14.67 EUR
13.52 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.82 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in China. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in China.

3.43 EUR
0.97 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in China.

4.89 EUR
1.52 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in China.

3.20 EUR
0.68 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in China. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in China.

7.07 EUR
0.91 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.68 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 6.41 EUR (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in China.

7.68 EUR
6.41 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.45 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in China.

5.45 EUR
1.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.52 EUR (0.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in China.

2.13 EUR
0.52 EUR

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 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in China.

5.01 EUR
3.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.59 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in China.

2.82 EUR
0.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.84 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in China.

6.84 EUR
1.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.26 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in China.

10.26 EUR
2.39 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.26 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.77 EUR (5.58 USD) in China. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in China.

10.26 EUR
4.77 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.71 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 30.41 EUR (35.57 USD) in China. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in China.

119.71 EUR
30.41 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.23 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 4.17 EUR (4.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in China.

22.23 EUR
4.17 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in China.

2.18 EUR
0.31 EUR

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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 0% lower in China.

0.84 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
0.94 EUR

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 112.87 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 29.82 EUR (34.87 USD) in China. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in China.

112.87 EUR
29.82 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in China.

2.48 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.91 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 7.16 EUR (8.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in China.

35.91 EUR
7.16 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in China.

1.86 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in China.

4.27 EUR
1.91 EUR

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 17.1 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 7.16 EUR (8.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in China.

17.10 EUR
7.16 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.91 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 40.44 EUR (47.3 USD) in China. The price of this product is 70% lower in China.

134.91 EUR
40.44 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.58 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 17.11 EUR (20 USD) in China. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in China.

55.58 EUR
17.11 EUR

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 3470 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 819.59 EUR (958.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in China.

3 470 EUR
819.59 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 2175 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 473.23 EUR (553.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in China.

2 175 EUR
473.23 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 7030 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2061 EUR (2409.9 USD) in China. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in China.

7 030 EUR
2 061 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 4469 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1021 EUR (1193.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in China.

4 469 EUR
1 021 EUR

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 14840 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 12629 EUR (14768.95 USD) in China. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in China.

14 840 EUR
12 629 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 10412 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6488 EUR (7587.7 USD) in China. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in China.

10 412 EUR
6 488 EUR

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 4400 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1314 EUR (1536.62 USD) in China. The average salary is 70.1% lower in China.

4 400 EUR
1 314 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.7 EUR
53.6 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
56.9 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
71.7 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
86.3 EUR

Five stars

514 EUR
134 EUR

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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