Cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元63) | 元32 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元42) | 元26 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (元23) | 元9 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (元6) | 元13 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.78 (元11) | 元11 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 元9 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (元24) | 元8 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (元11) | 元8 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (元17) | 元4.75 | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (元103) | 元50 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (元12) | 元8 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.98 (元19) | 元6 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,328 (元8,547) | 元3,567 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $857 (元5,519) | 元2,125 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $645 (元4,152) | 元833 | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,110 (元7,146) | 元2,333 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $656 (元4,223) | 元1,533 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (元344) | 元78 | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $518 (元3,332) | 元8,000 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元2,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.07 (元33) | 元44 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (元290) | 元467 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (元274) | 元250 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元553 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元950 | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 7% cheaper 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 | $0.66 (元4.25) | 元7 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元138 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 76% 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) | $80 (元515) | 元100 | + 415% | |
| 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.) | $2.15 (元14) | 元28 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (元19) | 元7 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (元10) | 元7 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (元113) | 元40 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (元252) | 元100 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元144) | 元112 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $85 (元547) | 元120 | + 356% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (元449) | 元195 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元55) | 元50 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (元39) | 元38 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (元34) | 元15 | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 | $7 (元42) | 元40 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 147 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,930
($2,785)
in Columbia, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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