Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (99元) | 25元 | + 291% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (57元) | 32元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (36元) | 8元 | + 374% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (5.83元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.63 (23元) | 7元 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (25元) | 7元 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (31元) | 35元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (20元) | 7元 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (11元) | 7元 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (40元) | 4.70元 | + 748% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (102元) | 73元 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (17元) | 14元 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.77 (18元) | 7元 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 423% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 423% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (12,620元) | 1,461元 | + 764% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,434 (9,260元) | 1,200元 | + 672% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (973元) | 471元 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,501 (9,697元) | 1,500元 | + 546% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (5,211元) | 700元 | + 644% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (681元) | 200元 | + 240% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (223元) | 51元 | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $190 (1,224元) | 2,285元 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (601元) | 657元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (69元) | 44元 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (133元) | 25元 | + 432% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $34 (221元) | 316元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (287元) | 234元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (483元) | 423元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (624元) | 405元 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,429 (144,875元) | 250,728元 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (4.34元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (581元) | 85元 | + 581% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (104元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (61元) | 33元 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (122元) | 12元 | + 915% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (418元) | 400元 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (46元) | 21元 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (19元) | 38元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (38元) | 26元 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (28元) | 11元 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (13元) | 13元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (154元) | 15元 | + 927% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (318元) | 62元 | + 417% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (171元) | 43元 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (1,185元) | 1,000元 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (537元) | 400元 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (84元) | 50元 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (35元) | 32元 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (42元) | 20元 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $310 (2,004元) | 4,000元 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (0.69元) | 0.32元 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (241元) | 486元 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (63元) | 18元 | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,425 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 10,417元 ($1,613) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,700元 in Tai'an.
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