Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (105元) | 25元 | + 312% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (58元) | 32元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (28元) | 8元 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (5.69元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.57 (23元) | 7元 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (26元) | 7元 | + 286% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (44元) | 35元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (20元) | 7元 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (9元) | 7元 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (16元) | 4.70元 | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (71元) | 73元 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (13元) | 14元 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (14元) | 7元 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 740% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 740% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (21,456元) | 1,461元 | + 1369% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (13,875元) | 1,200元 | + 1056% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (1,083元) | 471元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (15,281元) | 1,500元 | + 919% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (10,357元) | 700元 | + 1380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (701元) | 200元 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (459元) | 51元 | + 809% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (2,083元) | 2,285元 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (808元) | 657元 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (71元) | 44元 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (155元) | 25元 | + 522% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (336元) | 316元 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (253元) | 234元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (593元) | 423元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (775元) | 405元 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (151,976元) | 250,728元 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (5.49元) | 7元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (469元) | 85元 | + 450% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (103元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (45元) | 33元 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (107元) | 12元 | + 793% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (680元) | 400元 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (51元) | 21元 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (23元) | 38元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (40元) | 26元 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (24元) | 11元 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (10元) | 13元 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (153元) | 15元 | + 920% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (294元) | 62元 | + 377% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (185元) | 43元 | + 333% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (1,807元) | 1,000元 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (602元) | 400元 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (91元) | 50元 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (32元) | 32元 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (54元) | 20元 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (2,545元) | 4,000元 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (3.81元) | 0.32元 | + 1097% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (352元) | 486元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (61元) | 18元 | + 241% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 583 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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