Cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元73) | 元32 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元43) | 元26 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.20 (元22) | 元9 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (元6) | 元14 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.93 (元13) | 元12 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.09 (元21) | 元7 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (元34) | 元58 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (元23) | 元7 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (元11) | 元7 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (元14) | 元5.01 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (元138) | 元60 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (元12) | 元7 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.72 (元19) | 元7 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,190 (元8,183) | 元3,567 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $851 (元5,851) | 元2,125 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $279 (元1,921) | 元833 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,024 (元7,042) | 元2,333 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $737 (元5,072) | 元1,533 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (元781) | 元300 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (元275) | 元78 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $434 (元2,983) | 元8,000 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (元688) | 元2,000 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (元46) | 元44 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元120) | 元50 | + 141% | |
| 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 (元323) | 元467 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (元339) | 元250 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (元557) | 元553 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (元1,032) | 元950 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,500 (元134,113) | 元155,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (元4.50) | 元7 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元309) | 元138 | + 125% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.00 (元28) | 元15 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (元83) | 元10 | + 725% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (元447) | 元100 | + 347% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.97 (元34) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.03 (元28) | 元28 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (元24) | 元7 | + 257% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (元11) | 元7 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (元126) | 元40 | + 216% | |
| 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 (元285) | 元100 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元151) | 元112 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $85 (元585) | 元120 | + 387% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (元597) | 元195 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (元62) | 元50 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (元31) | 元38 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (元36) | 元15 | + 135% | |
| 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 | $35 (元241) | 元168 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元45) | 元40 | + 12% | |
| 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 August 17, 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 元21,291
($3,096)
in Columbia, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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