Cost of living in Kaifeng, China vs Youngstown, Ohio, United States
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Kaifeng (China) is 36% cheaper than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10元 ($1.55) | $12 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 ($4.54) | $7 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.63 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.65 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 ($2.23) | $1.76 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.67 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.60 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $2.58 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.07 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00元 ($0.93) | $2.28 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40元 ($6) | $11 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | $1.54 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.09 | - | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Kaifeng (China) is about the same as in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $980 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $732 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $203 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $663 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $476 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $156 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $36 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $269 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $82 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.33元 ($0.82) | $8 | - 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Kaifeng (China) is about the same as in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $37 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $31 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600元 ($93) | $80 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $100 | - | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Kaifeng (China) is 37% cheaper than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,489 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.67 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60元 ($9) | $44 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Kaifeng (China) is 10% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $94 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36元 ($5.56) | $6 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31元 ($4.83) | $2.96 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $3.81 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.21 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $0.94 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $13 | - | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Kaifeng (China) is 14% cheaper than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $31 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $107 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $51 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20元 ($3.09) | $9 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.23 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00元 ($0.93) | $3.25 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.37 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150元 ($23) | $35 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 ($3.09) | $7 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kaifeng (China) is 19% cheaper than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,100 in Youngstown, Ohio you would need to make just about $2,520 (16,299元) in Kaifeng.
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