Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States vs Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (83元) | 32元 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (47元) | 26元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.71 (32元) | 9元 | + 267% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (5.96元) | 14元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (20元) | 12元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.14 (35元) | 7元 | + 401% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (49元) | 58元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.56 (24元) | 7元 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (11元) | 7元 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (15元) | 5.01元 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (96元) | 60元 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.05 (14元) | 7元 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.56 (17元) | 7元 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (10,631元) | 3,567元 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $954 (6,470元) | 2,125元 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (1,123元) | 833元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $996 (6,750元) | 2,333元 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $705 (4,781元) | 1,533元 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (832元) | 300元 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (380元) | 78元 | + 385% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $324 (2,194元) | 8,000元 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (737元) | 2,000元 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (71元) | 44元 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (120元) | 50元 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (352元) | 467元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (208元) | 250元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (628元) | 553元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (704元) | 950元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,861 (134,634元) | 155,000元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (4.44元) | 7元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (215元) | 138元 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (97元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (43元) | 15元 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (89元) | 10元 | + 789% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $78 (525元) | 100元 | + 425% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (42元) | 15元 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (23元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.64 (31元) | 28元 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.56 (31元) | 7元 | + 359% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (12元) | 7元 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (96元) | 40元 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (214元) | 100元 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (142元) | 112元 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (430元) | 120元 | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (383元) | 195元 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (52元) | 50元 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.09 (28元) | 38元 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (33元) | 15元 | + 117% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (2,904元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.14元) | 1.00元 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (277元) | 168元 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.31 (36元) | 40元 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 252 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 20,840元
($3,074)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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