- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Datong
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Datong, China compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Datong (China) is 160% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元364 | 元26 | + 1301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 | 元25 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元8 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 元15 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 元9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元83 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元5.66 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6.00 | 元4.00 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元80 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 | 元8 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.00 | 元6 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Datong (China) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,077 | 元3,286 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元2,010 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 | 元483 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,375 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,454 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元100 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 | 元65 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元10,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元100 | 元38 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Datong (China) is 4% 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500 | 元680 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元1,500 | - | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Datong (China) is 19% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元300,000 | 元183,333 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 | 元7 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 | 元117 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Datong (China) is 14% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元30 | 元15 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元10 | 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.) | 元38 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 | 元28 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 | 元7 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 | 元7 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 | 元40 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Datong (China) is 58% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元593 | 元100 | + 493% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 元112 | - | |
| 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.) | 元15 | 元15 | - 3% | |
| 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300 | 元168 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 | 元40 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
Do you live in Zhengzhou? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 94% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in New York is 152% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is 80% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 59% cheaper than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lucknow (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gurgaon (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shijiazhuang (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shenzhen (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chiang Mai (Thailand)
Cost of living in Datong (China) is 51% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,073
in Datong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Los Angeles, California costs $2,236 (33 minutes ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Aarhus costs kr70 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Spokane, Washington costs $10 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Babijn, Aruba costs ƒ 18 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Melbourne costs AU$155 (about 1 hour ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Ho Chi Minh City costs 75,000 ₫ (about 2 hours ago)