Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元78) | 元43 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元49) | 元26 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (元37) | 元10 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (元6) | 元18 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (元22) | 元10 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.15 (元35) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元49) | 元83 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (元22) | 元6 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (元11) | 元5.66 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (元17) | 元4.20 | + 312% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元82) | 元80 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (元13) | 元8 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (元16) | 元6 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,494 (元10,209) | 元3,286 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,008 (元6,886) | 元2,010 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (元1,249) | 元483 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $909 (元6,209) | 元2,512 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $692 (元4,731) | 元1,454 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (元826) | 元100 | + 726% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (元345) | 元65 | + 428% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $371 (元2,535) | 元10,000 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (元725) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元67) | 元38 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (元134) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元288) | 元509 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元217) | 元100 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (元491) | 元680 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (元679) | 元1,500 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,174 (元137,877) | 元175,811 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (元3.93) | 元7 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (元215) | 元147 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元91) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元44) | 元15 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (元109) | 元10 | + 988% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (元475) | 元100 | + 375% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元45) | 元15 | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (元31) | 元28 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.36 (元30) | 元7 | + 349% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (元13) | 元7 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (元95) | 元40 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (元224) | 元100 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元150) | 元112 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (元401) | 元120 | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (元390) | 元195 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元49) | 元50 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (元26) | 元38 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (元36) | 元15 | + 132% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $166 (元1,137) | 元3,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (元1.02) | 元1.00 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (元261) | 元168 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (元35) | 元40 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 334 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,287
($2,237)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,300
in Zhengzhou.
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