Shopping opportunities in China
Most Chinese want to take better bargains. With so many options available, shopping can be time-consuming, confusing, and exhausting which is why RocApply will help you will a few information on what to expect in China. The booming economy has led to an explosion of shops in towns and cities. There is plenty of places where you might buy inexpensive souvenirs, clothes and books without giving much effort. You will now find shops selling everything from chic fashion to high-tech electronics. Here is the average pricing in USD you should expect in local stores and supermarkets.
Service/good |
Av US $ |
Edibles |
|
Apples (1kg) |
1.18 |
Banana (1kg) |
1.17 |
Oranges (1kg) |
1.54 |
Tomato (1kg) |
1.73 |
Potato (1kg) |
0.41 |
Onion (1kg) |
0.49 |
Lettuce (1 head) |
1.18 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.57 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.80 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.94 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
1.89 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.50 |
Transportation |
|
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.30 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
17.70 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.00 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) |
0.30 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
3.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) |
0.68 |
Utilities (Monthly) |
|
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment |
49.24 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.04 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
14.01 |
Sports And Leisure |
|
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
30.55 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.57 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.00 |