Cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States vs Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (83元) | 32元 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (49元) | 26元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.48 (30元) | 9元 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (5.19元) | 14元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (17元) | 12元 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.69 (25元) | 7元 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.64 (38元) | 58元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (20元) | 7元 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (11元) | 7元 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.61 (24元) | 5.01元 | + 387% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (121元) | 60元 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (13元) | 7元 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.58 (11元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| 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 | $2,314 (15,637元) | 3,567元 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,969 (13,302元) | 2,125元 | + 526% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (1,465元) | 833元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,120 (7,567元) | 2,333元 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,006 (6,797元) | 1,533元 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $149 (1,006元) | 300元 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $72 (483元) | 78元 | + 517% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $310 (2,096元) | 8,000元 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (1,202元) | 2,000元 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (119元) | 44元 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (121元) | 50元 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (300元) | 467元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (270元) | 250元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (556元) | 553元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (771元) | 950元 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,000 (128,385元) | 155,000元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (5.18元) | 7元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (494元) | 138元 | + 259% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (54元) | 15元 | + 260% | |
| 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.) | $3.11 (21元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.12 (21元) | 28元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (27元) | 7元 | + 301% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (9元) | 7元 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (143元) | 40元 | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (389元) | 100元 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (183元) | 112元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (946元) | 120元 | + 688% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (607元) | 195元 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (101元) | 50元 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (30元) | 38元 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (41元) | 15元 | + 163% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,899元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (269元) | 168元 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (74元) | 40元 | + 87% | |
| 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 236 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
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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 21,217元
($3,140)
in Burlington, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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