Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元76) | 元43 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元48) | 元26 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (元36) | 元10 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (元6) | 元18 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (元21) | 元10 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.15 (元34) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元48) | 元83 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (元22) | 元6 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (元11) | 元5.66 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (元17) | 元4.20 | + 303% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元80) | 元80 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (元13) | 元8 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (元16) | 元6 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,494 (元9,993) | 元3,286 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,008 (元6,740) | 元2,010 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (元1,223) | 元483 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $909 (元6,078) | 元2,512 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $692 (元4,631) | 元1,454 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (元808) | 元100 | + 708% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (元338) | 元65 | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $371 (元2,481) | 元10,000 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (元710) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元66) | 元38 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (元131) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元282) | 元509 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元213) | 元100 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (元480) | 元680 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (元664) | 元1,500 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,174 (元134,962) | 元175,811 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (元3.85) | 元7 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (元210) | 元147 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元89) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元43) | 元15 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (元106) | 元10 | + 965% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (元465) | 元100 | + 365% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元44) | 元15 | + 195% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (元30) | 元28 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.36 (元29) | 元7 | + 339% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (元12) | 元7 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (元93) | 元40 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (元219) | 元100 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元146) | 元112 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (元392) | 元120 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (元381) | 元195 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元48) | 元50 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (元25) | 元38 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (元35) | 元15 | + 127% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $166 (元1,113) | 元3,000 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (元1.00) | 元1.00 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (元256) | 元168 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (元34) | 元40 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 306 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,244
($2,578)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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