China vs US: The Cost of Everyday Things

[Ping Tung]

For more visual and detailed comparison go here:

https://www.voronoiapp.com/economy/China-vs-US-The-Cost-of-Everyday-Things-7429#

******* Chinese costs come first on the chart USA on the right.

Average Monthly Salary (Net, after Tax) 1,007 4,276
New Compact Car 18,448 35,699
Monthly Rent, 1-bedroom in city center 559 1,747
Monthly Basic Utilities 51.89 210.49
Monthly Mobile Phone Plan 8.95 60.90
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 42.78 45.54
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 2.84 20.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 11.36 15.00
Movie Ticket 6.39 15.00
Combo Meal McDonald’s 4.97 12.00
Pack of Cigarettes 3.55 10.40
Pint of Beer (Domestic Draft) 0.99 6.00
Cappuccino 2.95 5.32
Dozen Eggs 1.57 4.41
Milk (1 gallon) 6.77 4.00
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.35 3.32
White Rice (1 lb) 0.43 2.09
Local Transport 1-Way Ticket 0.28 2.50
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz) 0.47 2.62
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.28 2.12
Monthly Broadband Internet 11.23 72.43

[J_William_Ryan]

1. "Average Monthly Salary (Net, after Tax) 1,007 4,276"

Americans aren’t going to work for $1007.00 per month.

One of countless reasons why Trump’s tariffs won’t work, one of countless reasons why jobs aren’t ‘coming back.’