Cost of living in Zhengzhou (China) is 41% cheaper than in Shanghai (China)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Zhengzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Zhengzhou | Shanghai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34元 | 46元 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30元 | 40元 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9元 | 14元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 | 18元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 | 12元 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48元 | 54元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 | 17元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 | 7元 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.30元 | 7元 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66元 | 88元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 | 9元 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 | 15元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Zhengzhou (China) is 63% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Zhengzhou | Shanghai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579元 | 17,426元 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,289元 | 8,571元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 712元 | 414元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,159元 | 7,422元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,542元 | 3,813元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 241元 | 287元 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72元 | 118元 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,744元 | 1,630元 | + 252% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,208元 | 717元 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 | 55元 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 | 48元 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Zhengzhou (China) is 6% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 402元 | 428元 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 262元 | 283元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 515元 | 553元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 709元 | 691元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Zhengzhou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,934元 | 144,857元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 | 8元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 128元 | 234元 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Zhengzhou (China) is 48% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Zhengzhou | Shanghai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13元 | 40元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15元 | 28元 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 | 641元 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15元 | 67元 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 | 41元 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23元 | 49元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 | 12元 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7元 | 17元 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40元 | 105元 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Zhengzhou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Zhengzhou | Shanghai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100元 | 357元 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70元 | 116元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120元 | 1,600元 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 237元 | 261元 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41元 | 87元 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 | 36元 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13元 | 16元 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,233元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.20元 | 0.73元 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233元 | 484元 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 41元 | 25元 | + 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 230 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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