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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 | $11 (72元) | 32元 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (42元) | 27元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (19元) | 9元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (6元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.94 (13元) | 13元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.15 (21元) | 7元 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (32元) | 58元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (23元) | 7元 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (14元) | 5.45元 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (129元) | 66元 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (12元) | 8元 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (17元) | 7元 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,116 (7,497元) | 3,446元 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $872 (5,854元) | 2,068元 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $279 (1,876元) | 715元 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,024 (6,876元) | 2,326元 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $737 (4,952元) | 1,548元 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (762元) | 285元 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (268元) | 78元 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $434 (2,913元) | 8,000元 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (672元) | 2,000元 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (45元) | 44元 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (118元) | 50元 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (301元) | 467元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (331元) | 280元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (544元) | 553元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (1,007元) | 950元 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,222 (149,242元) | 155,000元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (4.35元) | 7元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (363元) | 134元 | + 170% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (44元) | 15元 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (81元) | 10元 | + 706% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (438元) | 100元 | + 338% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (47元) | 15元 | + 213% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.97 (33元) | 44元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.47 (30元) | 28元 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (24元) | 7元 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (11元) | 9元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (121元) | 40元 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (270元) | 100元 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (154元) | 106元 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $82 (554元) | 120元 | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (567元) | 195元 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (59元) | 50元 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (34元) | 38元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (34元) | 14元 | + 139% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $340 (2,280元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (361元) | 216元 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (42元) | 40元 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 16,432元 ($2,447) in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,400元 in Zhengzhou.
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