Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 180% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (115元) | 25元 | + 355% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (60元) | 32元 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (39元) | 8元 | + 417% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.14 (27元) | 7元 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (32元) | 7元 | + 382% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (48元) | 35元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (27元) | 7元 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (12元) | 7元 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.43 (29元) | 4.70元 | + 510% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (107元) | 73元 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.28 (15元) | 14元 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.16 (20元) | 7元 | + 178% | |
| Housing | + 792% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 792% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,754 (24,249元) | 1,461元 | + 1560% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,698 (17,424元) | 1,200元 | + 1352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (971元) | 471元 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (16,906元) | 1,500元 | + 1027% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (11,565元) | 700元 | + 1552% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $89 (572元) | 200元 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (346元) | 51元 | + 585% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $311 (2,011元) | 2,285元 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (1,572元) | 657元 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (84元) | 44元 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (145元) | 25元 | + 481% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (380元) | 316元 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (255元) | 234元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (550元) | 423元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (729元) | 405元 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,858 (192,858元) | 250,728元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (5.28元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (829元) | 85元 | + 873% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (164元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (58元) | 33元 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (152元) | 12元 | + 1168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (1,145元) | 400元 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (55元) | 21元 | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (30元) | 38元 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (49元) | 26元 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (32元) | 11元 | + 178% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (15元) | 13元 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (197元) | 15元 | + 1216% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (423元) | 62元 | + 587% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (215元) | 43元 | + 402% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $424 (2,740元) | 1,000元 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $133 (861元) | 400元 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (118元) | 50元 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (34元) | 32元 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (55元) | 20元 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (2,571元) | 4,000元 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (3.12元) | 0.32元 | + 880% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $98 (634元) | 486元 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (98元) | 18元 | + 451% | |
| TOTAL | + 222% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,307 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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