Cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (元86) | 元26 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元41) | 元25 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.23 (元33) | 元8 | + 302% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 (元8) | 元15 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.46 (元28) | 元9 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (元26) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元42) | 元83 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (元23) | 元6 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (元11) | 元5.66 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (元9) | 元4.00 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $27 (元170) | 元80 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.70 (元17) | 元8 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (元11) | 元6 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 299% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,060 (元12,946) | 元3,286 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,955 (元12,286) | 元2,010 | + 511% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $241 (元1,517) | 元483 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,302 (元8,182) | 元2,375 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,615 (元10,146) | 元1,454 | + 598% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $202 (元1,268) | 元100 | + 1168% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $85 (元534) | 元65 | + 717% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $300 (元1,885) | 元10,000 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $295 (元1,854) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $24 (元151) | 元38 | + 302% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (元94) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 元509 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元680 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (元880) | 元1,500 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元183,333 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元7 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (元531) | 元117 | + 355% | |
| 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126) | 元40 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 元100 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (元201) | 元112 | + 80% | |
| 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50) | 元15 | + 223% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,696) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元20,369
($3,241)
in Burlington, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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