Cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (元87) | 元32 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元48) | 元26 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (元31) | 元9 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (元7) | 元14 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.82 (元26) | 元12 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.82 (元26) | 元7 | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.87 (元40) | 元58 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (元21) | 元7 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (元10) | 元7 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (元11) | 元5.01 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (元160) | 元60 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.29 (元16) | 元7 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (元12) | 元7 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 250% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,990 (元13,627) | 元3,567 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,773 (元12,141) | 元2,125 | + 471% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $229 (元1,569) | 元833 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,271 (元8,707) | 元2,333 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,203 (元8,240) | 元1,533 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $138 (元942) | 元300 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $80 (元547) | 元78 | + 599% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $300 (元2,055) | 元8,000 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $295 (元2,021) | 元2,000 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $24 (元164) | 元44 | + 276% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (元103) | 元50 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (元295) | 元467 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元250 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (元411) | 元553 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (元753) | 元950 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元155,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元7 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (元579) | 元138 | + 321% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元28 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元7 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 元7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元137) | 元40 | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 元100 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (元219) | 元112 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元195 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元50 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (元54) | 元15 | + 252% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,938) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 元168 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 元40 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 151 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元20,180
($2,946)
in Burlington, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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