One month of electricity for a typical urban apartment in China: roughly $12-20. The average American household: about $140. Where the numbers come from: - China: residential tariff about RMB 0.5-0.6 per kWh (State Grid tiered pricing); a typical 150-250 kWh month works out to roughly $12-20. - USA: average residential bill about $140/month (EIA 2024, ~860 kWh average usage at ~16-17 cents/kWh). Same lights at night. Different bill. #China #CostOfLiving #Electricity #Travel #EverydayChina
