Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri, United States vs Xian, China
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| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (86元) | 36元 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (53元) | 31元 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.90 (35元) | 12元 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (5.56元) | 12元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (18元) | 17元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.53 (32元) | 5.37元 | + 501% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.21 (37元) | 58元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.61 (26元) | 11元 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (13元) | 4.22元 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (18元) | 4.00元 | + 355% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (95元) | 99元 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (14元) | 7元 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (14元) | 5.61元 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 220% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,450 (10,334元) | 3,078元 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $947 (6,749元) | 1,941元 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (1,200元) | 228元 | + 427% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,046 (7,454元) | 2,114元 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $775 (5,521元) | 1,534元 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (754元) | 250元 | + 202% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (289元) | 102元 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $274 (1,954元) | 3,097元 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (925元) | 1,003元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (74元) | 36元 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (157元) | 41元 | + 284% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (275元) | 398元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (275元) | 183元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (555元) | 449元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (552元) | 515元 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,589 (153,885元) | 193,991元 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (4.56元) | 7元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $76 (540元) | 106元 | + 409% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (101元) | 25元 | + 301% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (53元) | 23元 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (58元) | 100元 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (518元) | 126元 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (50元) | 30元 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (27元) | 44元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (39元) | 28元 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (24元) | 10元 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (15元) | 12元 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (132元) | 31元 | + 328% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (357元) | 99元 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (142元) | 90元 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (998元) | 588元 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (537元) | 285元 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (75元) | 42元 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.74 (41元) | 33元 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.64 (33元) | 21元 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $402 (2,867元) | 2,328元 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (1.33元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (301元) | 215元 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (44元) | 24元 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Xian (China)
For example, you would need at least 17,938元 ($2,517) in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,700元 in Xian.
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