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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 1.96 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.88 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 8.48 PLN (2.17 USD) in China. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in China.

22.88 PLN
8.48 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.36 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 5.81 PLN (1.48 USD) in China. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in China.

9.36 PLN
5.81 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 82.24 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 49.15 PLN (12.54 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in China.

82.24 PLN
49.15 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 70.53 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 54.24 PLN (13.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in China.

70.53 PLN
54.24 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 68.25 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 18.19 PLN (4.64 USD) in China. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in China.

68.25 PLN
18.19 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 62.69 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 13.56 PLN (3.46 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in China.

62.69 PLN
13.56 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.58 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 3.45 PLN (0.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in China.

12.58 PLN
3.45 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.57 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.47 PLN (2.16 USD) in China. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in China.

18.57 PLN
8.47 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.4 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 7.5 PLN (1.91 USD) in China. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in China.

15.40 PLN
7.50 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 97.91 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 48.43 PLN (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in China.

97.91 PLN
48.43 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.13 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 3.28 PLN (0.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in China.

11.13 PLN
3.28 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.73 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 9.73 PLN (2.48 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in China.

16.73 PLN
9.73 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 65.47 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 65.14 PLN (16.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in China.

65.47 PLN
65.14 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.9 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 10.62 PLN (2.71 USD) in China. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the United States.

4.90 PLN
10.62 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.28 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 4.08 PLN (1.04 USD) in China. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in China.

15.28 PLN
4.08 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.88 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 7.74 PLN (1.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in China.

20.88 PLN
7.74 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.69 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.27 PLN (0.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in China.

16.69 PLN
3.27 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 32.21 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 4.65 PLN (1.19 USD) in China. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in China.

32.21 PLN
4.65 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.18 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 29.39 PLN (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in China.

35.18 PLN
29.39 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 24.49 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 5.58 PLN (1.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in China.

24.49 PLN
5.58 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.8 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.42 PLN (0.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in China.

9.80 PLN
2.42 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.45 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 15 PLN (3.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in China.

20.45 PLN
15.00 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.97 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.04 PLN (0.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in China.

10.97 PLN
2.04 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.34 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 5.42 PLN (1.38 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in China.

31.34 PLN
5.42 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 39.18 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 16.27 PLN (4.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in China.

39.18 PLN
16.27 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.02 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 21.7 PLN (5.54 USD) in China. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in China.

47.02 PLN
21.70 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 391.81 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 157.31 PLN (40.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in China.

391.81 PLN
157.31 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 97.95 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 21.7 PLN (5.54 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in China.

97.95 PLN
21.70 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.62 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.25 PLN (0.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in China.

8.62 PLN
1.25 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times less for fuel in the United States than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.25 PLN (1.09 USD) in the United States and 4.08 PLN (1.04 USD) in China. The price of this product is 4% lower in China.

4.25 PLN
4.08 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.61 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 4.58 PLN (1.17 USD) in China. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United States.

3.61 PLN
4.58 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.31 times more for transportation in the United States than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 505.44 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 108.49 PLN (27.69 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in China.

505.44 PLN
108.49 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.77 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.17 PLN (0.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in China.

10.77 PLN
2.17 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 117.54 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 32.55 PLN (8.31 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in China.

117.54 PLN
32.55 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.29 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.63 PLN (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in China.

7.29 PLN
1.63 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.63 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 8.14 PLN (2.08 USD) in China. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in China.

17.63 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 70.53 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 32.55 PLN (8.31 USD) in China. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in China.

70.53 PLN
32.55 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 384.99 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 244.17 PLN (62.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in China.

384.99 PLN
244.17 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 148.89 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 63.16 PLN (16.12 USD) in China. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in China.

148.89 PLN
63.16 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.87 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 14891 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 4208 PLN (1073.96 USD) in China. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in China.

14 891 PLN
4 208 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 9326 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 2168 PLN (553.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in China.

9 326 PLN
2 168 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 27795 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 11436 PLN (2918.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in China.

27 795 PLN
11 436 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 16094 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 5882 PLN (1501.25 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in China.

16 094 PLN
5 882 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.13 times less 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 55942 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 67384 PLN (17198.19 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17% lower in the United States.

55 942 PLN
67 384 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 36341 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 36830 PLN (9399.95 USD) in China. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in the United States.

36 341 PLN
36 830 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 23497 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 5618 PLN (1433.84 USD) in China. The average salary is 76.1% lower in China.

23 497 PLN
5 618 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

442 PLN
188 PLN

Two stars

507 PLN
280 PLN

Three stars

701 PLN
340 PLN

Four stars

947 PLN
425 PLN

Five stars

2 159 PLN
682 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels • China: 20 cities, 1447 hotels

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