Cost of living in Jinan
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.78
CN¥20.31
|
$2.78
-
$5.57
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.87
CN¥35.53
|
$4.17
-
$6.26
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.44
CN¥3.22
|
$0.35
-
$0.83
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.27
CN¥1.95
|
$0.28
-
$0.42
|
Jinan - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.42
CN¥10.33
|
$0.78
-
$2.50
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.09
CN¥15.23
|
$2.09
-
$12.52
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.12
CN¥44.66
|
$4.21
-
$12.11
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.16
CN¥8.45
|
$0.83
-
$1.95
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.24
CN¥9.06
|
$0.63
-
$1.77
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.57
CN¥4.14
|
$0.19
-
$0.82
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.38
CN¥2.76
|
$0.38
-
$0.95
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.59
CN¥4.30
|
$0.25
-
$1.26
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.34
CN¥2.46
|
$0.32
-
$0.95
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.25
CN¥1.84
|
$0.19
-
$0.50
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.28
CN¥2.07
|
$0.19
-
$0.50
|
Jinan - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.49
CN¥32.73
|
$4.11
-
$4.74
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$38.96
CN¥284.28
|
$8.35
-
$69.57
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,089.22
CN¥131,986.20
|
$16,697.74
-
$19,480.70
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.04
CN¥29.44
|
$3.48
-
$5.82
|
Jinan - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$8.12
CN¥59.22
|
$6.96
-
$13.91
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$278.30
CN¥2,030.56
|
$278.30
-
$278.30
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$176.25
CN¥1,286.02
|
$139.15
-
$208.72
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$37.57
CN¥274.13
|
$27.53
-
$106.41
|
Jinan - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$208.72
CN¥1,522.92
|
$208.72
-
$834.89
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$16,175.94
CN¥118,026.12
|
$6,957.39
-
$34,786.96
|
Jinan - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.83
CN¥6.09
|
$0.56
-
$1.53
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.04
CN¥22.17
|
$1.67
-
$5.57
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.13
CN¥22.84
|
$2.78
-
$6.96
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$95.08
CN¥693.77
|
$27.83
-
$208.72
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.57
CN¥40.61
|
$4.17
-
$6.96
|
Jinan - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$39.43
CN¥287.66
|
$27.83
-
$55.66
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.60
CN¥245.19
|
$7.65
-
$69.57
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$77.21
CN¥563.33
|
$55.66
-
$125.09
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.35
CN¥549.77
|
$55.66
-
$166.98
|
Jinan - Cost of clothing
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