Cost of living in Xi'an
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.78
CN¥20.13
|
$2.09
-
$3.48
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.57
CN¥40.26
|
$4.87
-
$6.68
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.44
CN¥3.17
|
$0.42
-
$0.49
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.27
CN¥1.96
|
$0.21
-
$0.42
|
Xi'an - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.59
CN¥11.47
|
$0.83
-
$2.78
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.48
CN¥25.16
|
??
-
??
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.52
CN¥47.14
|
$3.69
-
$10.53
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.57
CN¥11.32
|
$0.83
-
$2.50
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$0.91
CN¥6.57
|
$0.63
-
$2.52
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.71
CN¥5.15
|
$0.25
-
$0.88
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.54
CN¥3.93
|
$0.25
-
$0.82
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.65
CN¥4.72
|
$0.25
-
$1.01
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.38
CN¥2.74
|
$0.19
-
$0.50
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.28
CN¥1.99
|
$0.19
-
$0.38
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.27
CN¥1.92
|
$0.19
-
$0.38
|
Xi'an - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.43
CN¥32.04
|
$4.04
-
$4.70
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$27.13
CN¥196.25
|
$20.87
-
$33.40
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,872.18
CN¥150,958.03
|
$17,393.48
-
$20,872.18
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.72
CN¥26.92
|
$3.41
-
$5.34
|
Xi'an - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$11.91
CN¥86.15
|
$6.96
-
$20.87
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$264.38
CN¥1,912.14
|
$208.72
-
$347.87
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$192.02
CN¥1,388.81
|
$139.15
-
$347.87
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$33.87
CN¥244.94
|
$27.83
-
$47.88
|
Xi'an - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$313.08
CN¥2,264.37
|
$278.30
-
$834.89
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,996.46
CN¥130,159.37
|
$11,131.83
-
$21,985.36
|
Xi'an - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥8.05
|
$0.70
-
$1.67
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.36
CN¥24.28
|
$1.67
-
$4.87
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.78
CN¥20.13
|
$1.39
-
$3.48
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.08
CN¥311.60
|
$27.69
-
$69.57
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.87
CN¥35.22
|
$4.17
-
$9.46
|
Xi'an - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.07
CN¥362.13
|
$20.87
-
$97.40
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.51
CN¥271.32
|
$8.35
-
$55.66
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$68.85
CN¥497.99
|
$55.66
-
$80.71
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$72.30
CN¥522.92
|
$27.83
-
$111.32
|
Xi'an - Cost of clothing
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