Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (元87) | 元32 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元47) | 元26 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.94 (元34) | 元9 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (元6) | 元14 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (元20) | 元12 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.46 (元37) | 元7 | + 438% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (元52) | 元58 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (元26) | 元7 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (元12) | 元7 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (元19) | 元5.01 | + 280% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元100) | 元60 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (元14) | 元7 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.56 (元18) | 元7 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,491 (元10,224) | 元3,567 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $977 (元6,699) | 元2,125 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 (元1,078) | 元833 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $978 (元6,705) | 元2,333 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $720 (元4,937) | 元1,533 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (元829) | 元300 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (元381) | 元78 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $357 (元2,450) | 元8,000 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (元796) | 元2,000 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元72) | 元44 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元125) | 元50 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (元356) | 元467 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (元210) | 元250 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (元635) | 元553 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (元712) | 元950 | - 25% | |
| 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 (元136,201) | 元155,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (元4.49) | 元7 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (元218) | 元138 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (元98) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元45) | 元15 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (元100) | 元10 | + 900% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $78 (元531) | 元100 | + 431% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元44) | 元15 | + 193% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.64 (元32) | 元28 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.38 (元30) | 元7 | + 346% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (元12) | 元7 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (元97) | 元40 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (元235) | 元100 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (元147) | 元112 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (元435) | 元120 | + 263% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (元387) | 元195 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元52) | 元50 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.84 (元26) | 元38 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (元34) | 元15 | + 119% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,938) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (元1.16) | 元1.00 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (元280) | 元168 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.23 (元36) | 元40 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 247 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,680
($2,870)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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