Cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (96元) | 32元 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (49元) | 26元 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.13 (29元) | 9元 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.56 (25元) | 12元 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.69 (26元) | 7元 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.36 (37元) | 58元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (22元) | 7元 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (9元) | 7元 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.63 (11元) | 5.01元 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (157元) | 60元 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (15元) | 7元 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (12元) | 7元 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 232% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,035 (14,117元) | 3,567元 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,805 (12,519元) | 2,125元 | + 489% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (1,544元) | 833元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,271 (8,819元) | 2,333元 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,203 (8,346元) | 1,533元 | + 444% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $138 (954元) | 300元 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $61 (426元) | 78元 | + 443% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $224 (1,551元) | 8,000元 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (1,251元) | 2,000元 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $24 (166元) | 44元 | + 281% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (116元) | 50元 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (298元) | 467元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 250元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (520元) | 553元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (856元) | 950元 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,000 (131,807元) | 155,000元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (5.59元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (586元) | 138元 | + 326% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (55元) | 15元 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 15元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.48 (31元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.29 (30元) | 28元 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 7元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (139元) | 40元 | + 248% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (416元) | 100元 | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (198元) | 112元 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 120元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (555元) | 195元 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 50元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (31元) | 38元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (46元) | 15元 | + 197% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,976元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 168元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 40元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 171 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 25,488元
($3,674)
in Burlington, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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