Cost of living comparison between Zhengzhou (China) and Miami (United States)
| Food | 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zhengzhou (China) is 15% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元120 ($18.98) | $12.41 | 53% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 ($3.64) | $6.32 | 42% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元20 ($3.16) | $5.11 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 ($1.90) | $2.70 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.46 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.05 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 ($5.54) | $5.34 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 ($1.27) | $3.88 | 67% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 ($1.27) | $3.91 | 68% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3.75 ($0.59) | $1.90 | 69% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16.08 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.50 ($1.03) | $1.84 | 44% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 ($1.11) | $2.10 | 47% |
| Housing | 71% | ||
| Housing in Zhengzhou (China) is 71% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元1,200 ($190) | $1,574 | 88% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元1,000 ($158) | $176 | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元100 ($15.82) | $44 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元10,000 ($1,582) | $639 | 147% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $117 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $10.00 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15.59 | - |
| Clothes | 65% | ||
| Clothes in Zhengzhou (China) is 65% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元800 ($127) | $42 | 202% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | $46 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元680 ($108) | $67 | 61% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元1,500 ($237) | $76 | 214% |
| Transportation | 20% | ||
| Transportation in Zhengzhou (China) is 20% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元300,000 ($47,447) | $21,569 | 120% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 ($1.11) | $1.06 | 5% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元100 ($15.82) | $66 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 34% | ||
| Personal Care in Zhengzhou (China) is 34% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元15 ($2.37) | $7.69 | 69% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元15 ($2.37) | $5.70 | 58% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.33 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.09 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.09 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.82 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16.39 | - |
| Entertainment | 20% | ||
| Entertainment in Zhengzhou (China) is 20% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元100 ($15.82) | $43 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元36 ($5.69) | $21 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元120 ($18.98) | $94 | 80% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元300 ($47) | $81 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 ($7.91) | $11.28 | 30% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.23 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元12.50 ($1.98) | $4.78 | 59% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | 元3,000 ($474) | $168 | 182% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1 ($0.16) | $0.37 | 57% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元250 ($40) | $51 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元58 ($9.09) | $6.41 | 42% |
| TOTAL | 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,941 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Zhengzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Miami (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,600
in Miami
you would need to make just about $2,414
(元15,262)
in Zhengzhou.