New York (Washington Insider Magazine) – It is universally believed that the United States and China are locked in a strategic competition for many years. Whether it is the clash of systems, economics, security, and politics, the competition doesn’t seem to end. Many analyses prove that USA and China are competing to become number one. There are a few metrics like technology innovation and economic scale where both are improving quickly. When we look at the US Vs China’s quality of life a lot of new things are observed. It is critical not to lose sight of facts in all the departments of life.
US Vs China Quality Of Life Comparison
The quality of life in China and the US are different from each other in many ways. Here are some of the facts mentioned below:
Health
When it comes to health around 82.9% of people are obese. In China, the number of obese people is as low as 6.2%. Chinese food is considered delicious and healthy. This is one of the reasons why the Chinese population doesn’t suffer from obesity. Most people in China remain free from potential diseases due to their lifestyle.
Life
In the USA the average lifespan of a person is 80 years for women and 78 years for men. When we look at China the number will be 74 years for men and 78 years for women. Around 19% of females in the USA die while giving birth while in China the number exceeds 29%. Many children in the USA die during their infancy while the number in China is as high as 11.4% in 2020.
Economy
In the United States, around 4.4% of adults remain unemployed nearly every year. When it comes to China only 3.9% of people have to suffer without a job. The economy of the country depends on many factors especially the living standard of people.
Around 15.1% of people in the US live below the poverty line. However, in China, the number is 3.3% as of the statistics in 2016. The USA boasts a GDP per capita of $59,800. While in China, the GDP per capita is $18,200. The tax rate system in the US is around 39.6% while the top tax rate in China is around 45.0% in 2016.
Basic Needs
People in the USA have easy access to the internet. Around 87.3% of people use the internet without paying any extra cost. If we talk about China, the number of people with internet access is around 54.3%. The common food expenses in China are $254. Many people believe that living in the US is very costly. On average a person will have to spend $543 for their living expenses.
If you are living with your family in China, get ready to spend $568. Many families in the USA have to spend $2220 for the rent of their homes. The rent for one person in China will be $342 while in the US it will be $1325 which is much higher.
Geography
The total coastline of the USA is estimated to be around 19,924 km. In China, the total coastline is around 14,500 km.
Average Cost Of Living
The average cost of living in China is $758 which is 64% less expensive than in the USA which is $2112. China has ranked 108th in the list while the United States stands at number six. They both are part of the most expensive list of countries in the world.
The average after-tax salary to cover living expenses in China is lesser than that of China. They both are ranked at number 90th and 23rd in the list of best countries to live in. China has a total population of 1.44 billion while the USA has 331 million.
Many people in China don’t know how to speak English. While in the USA every person knows English as it is their mother language. People in China can enjoy free Wi-Fi almost everywhere in the country. However, there are more communities and entertainment activities in the United States.
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Crime and Safety
China is incredibly safe compared to the USA. They don’t have any criminal activities and people have hardly seen a gun. Females can move around safely at the night without getting worried about anything.
It is rare for criminals to target strangers moving into China. The number of crimes and murder are much higher in the USA. Major Chinese cities are much more developed and modern as compared to the USA. Moreover, the quality of life is better in many ways.
