Cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (73元) | 32元 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (43元) | 26元 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.20 (22元) | 9元 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (6元) | 14元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.93 (13元) | 12元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.09 (21元) | 7元 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (34元) | 58元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (23元) | 7元 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (11元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (14元) | 5.01元 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (139元) | 60元 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (12元) | 7元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.72 (19元) | 7元 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,154 (7,994元) | 3,567元 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $851 (5,896元) | 2,125元 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $279 (1,936元) | 833元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,024 (7,095元) | 2,333元 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $737 (5,110元) | 1,533元 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (787元) | 300元 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (277元) | 78元 | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $434 (3,006元) | 8,000元 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (693元) | 2,000元 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (46元) | 44元 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (121元) | 50元 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (325元) | 467元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (342元) | 250元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (562元) | 553元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (1,039元) | 950元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,500 (135,127元) | 155,000元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (4.54元) | 7元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (300元) | 138元 | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.00 (28元) | 15元 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (83元) | 10元 | + 732% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (450元) | 100元 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 15元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.97 (34元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.03 (28元) | 28元 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (24元) | 7元 | + 260% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (11元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (127元) | 40元 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (288元) | 100元 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (152元) | 112元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $85 (589元) | 120元 | + 391% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (601元) | 195元 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (62元) | 50元 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (31元) | 38元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (37元) | 15元 | + 137% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (243元) | 168元 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (45元) | 40元 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 19,460元
($2,808)
in Columbia, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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