Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (104元) | 44元 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (57元) | 29元 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (28元) | 10元 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (5.68元) | 13元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.57 (23元) | 9元 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (26元) | 10元 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (44元) | 55元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (20元) | 9元 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (9元) | 9元 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (16元) | 5.53元 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (71元) | 115元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (13元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (14元) | 12元 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 497% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 497% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (21,414元) | 3,511元 | + 510% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (13,847元) | 1,936元 | + 615% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (1,081元) | 207元 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (15,251元) | 2,406元 | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (10,336元) | 1,222元 | + 746% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (700元) | 150元 | + 367% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (459元) | 63元 | + 626% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (2,079元) | 2,386元 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (807元) | 426元 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (71元) | 34元 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (155元) | 39元 | + 302% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (335元) | 533元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (252元) | 150元 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (592元) | 449元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (773元) | 382元 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (151,673元) | 108,000元 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (5.48元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (468元) | 71元 | + 561% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (103元) | 37元 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (45元) | 24元 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (107元) | 43元 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (679元) | 200元 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (51元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (22元) | 44元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (39元) | 25元 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (24元) | 8元 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (10元) | 11元 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (153元) | 56元 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (293元) | 173元 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (185元) | 89元 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (1,803元) | 399元 | + 352% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (601元) | 313元 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (91元) | 53元 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (32元) | 26元 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (54元) | 25元 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (2,540元) | 3,999元 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (3.80元) | 0.25元 | + 1395% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (351元) | 282元 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (61元) | 21元 | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 632 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 29,763元 ($4,603) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,000元 in Taiyuan.
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