Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri, United States vs Xian, China
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| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (109元) | 36元 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (48元) | 31元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.13 (27元) | 12元 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (5.40元) | 12元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.38 (15元) | 17元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.10 (27元) | 5.37元 | + 394% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (39元) | 58元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (20元) | 11元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (11元) | 4.22元 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (15元) | 4.00元 | + 283% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (110元) | 99元 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.93 (12元) | 7元 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.86 (12元) | 5.61元 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,368 (8,857元) | 3,078元 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $968 (6,269元) | 1,941元 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (1,172元) | 228元 | + 415% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,128 (7,306元) | 2,114元 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $741 (4,800元) | 1,534元 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (667元) | 390元 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (278元) | 102元 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 (1,481元) | 3,097元 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (853元) | 1,003元 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (67元) | 36元 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (151元) | 41元 | + 268% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (294元) | 398元 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (250元) | 183元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (578元) | 449元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (588元) | 515元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,475 (158,499元) | 193,991元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (3.42元) | 7元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (501元) | 106元 | + 372% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (91元) | 25元 | + 264% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (42元) | 23元 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (53元) | 100元 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (618元) | 126元 | + 392% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (46元) | 30元 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.83 (25元) | 44元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.36 (35元) | 28元 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (26元) | 10元 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (13元) | 12元 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (128元) | 31元 | + 317% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Xian (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (296元) | 99元 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (146元) | 90元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $199 (1,286元) | 588元 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (462元) | 285元 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (68元) | 42元 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (35元) | 33元 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (37元) | 21元 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $404 (2,619元) | 2,328元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (2.06元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (342元) | 215元 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (41元) | 24元 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Xian (China)
For example, you would need at least 17,934元 ($2,769) in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,200元 in Xian.
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