Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Wenzhou, China
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (93元) | 33元 | + 180% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (52元) | 20元 | + 155% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (27元) | 14元 | + 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (3.89元) | 18元 | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.63 (17元) | 12元 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (23元) | 9元 | + 145% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (41元) | 80元 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (19元) | 19元 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (10元) | 5.97元 | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (18元) | 3.85元 | + 377% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (105元) | 78元 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.64 (11元) | 6元 | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (12元) | 11元 | + 9% | |
Housing | + 176% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 176% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,840 (11,999元) | 3,481元 | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,310 (8,542元) | 2,376元 | + 260% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (1,044元) | 260元 | + 301% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (8,587元) | 2,719元 | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $929 (6,059元) | 4,128元 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (777元) | 322元 | + 141% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (278元) | 102元 | + 172% | |
40” flat screen tv | $328 (2,142元) | 1,500元 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (673元) | 1,427元 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (69元) | 32元 | + 117% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (157元) | 35元 | + 344% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (292元) | 508元 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (240元) | 207元 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (595元) | 658元 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (661元) | 402元 | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (158,405元) | 125,407元 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (4.38元) | 5.39元 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (564元) | 436元 | + 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (95元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (33元) | 19元 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (110元) | 22元 | + 411% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (671元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (41元) | 41元 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (42元) | 50元 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (22元) | 12元 | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (12元) | 7元 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (139元) | 38元 | + 261% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (231元) | 181元 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (141元) | 124元 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $143 (932元) | 246元 | + 279% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (408元) | 246元 | + 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (68元) | 50元 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (37元) | 22元 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (36元) | 24元 | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (3,002元) | 8,279元 | - 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (3.78元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (255元) | 372元 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (50元) | 20元 | + 149% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 15,205元 ($2,332) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 10,000元 in Wenzhou.
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