Cost of living in Dallas, Texas, United States vs Wuhai, China
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (95元) | 25元 | + 280% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (55元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.22 (21元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (4.63元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.19 (14元) | 10元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.82 (18元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.02 (33元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (20元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (12元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (18元) | 3.00元 | + 515% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (87元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.73 (11元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.28 (8元) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,831 (11,997元) | 2,000元 | + 500% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,366 (8,953元) | 1,200元 | + 646% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (1,099元) | 300元 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,443 (9,458元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,091 (7,148元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $125 (820元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (287元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $258 (1,691元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (588元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (78元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (158元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (310元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (258元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (535元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (630元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,994 (150,682元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (3.44元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (559元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (111元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.51 (36元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (171元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (684元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.94 (39元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (19元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.24 (34元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (18元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (11元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (160元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (260元) | 80元 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (168元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (1,195元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (494元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (81元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.22 (34元) | 30元 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (39元) | 10元 | + 287% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (2,684元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (2.28元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (253元) | 200元 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (47元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 510 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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