Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (89元) | 32元 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (49元) | 26元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.94 (34元) | 9元 | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (6元) | 14元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (21元) | 12元 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.46 (38元) | 7元 | + 446% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (53元) | 58元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.78 (26元) | 7元 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (12元) | 7元 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (19元) | 5.01元 | + 285% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (102元) | 60元 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (14元) | 7元 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.56 (18元) | 7元 | + 170% | |
| 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 | $1,554 (10,803元) | 3,567元 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $977 (6,793元) | 2,125元 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 (1,093元) | 833元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $980 (6,815元) | 2,333元 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $710 (4,939元) | 1,533元 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (854元) | 300元 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (387元) | 78元 | + 394% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (2,338元) | 8,000元 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (828元) | 2,000元 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (73元) | 44元 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (127元) | 50元 | + 153% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (361元) | 467元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (213元) | 250元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (644元) | 553元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (722元) | 950元 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,861 (138,094元) | 155,000元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (4.56元) | 7元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (221元) | 138元 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (99元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (46元) | 15元 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (101元) | 10元 | + 914% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $78 (539元) | 100元 | + 439% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (45元) | 15元 | + 197% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (24元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.64 (32元) | 28元 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.38 (30元) | 7元 | + 352% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (12元) | 7元 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (99元) | 40元 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (239元) | 100元 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (149元) | 112元 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (441元) | 120元 | + 268% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (392元) | 195元 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (53元) | 50元 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.84 (27元) | 38元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (34元) | 15元 | + 123% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (2,979元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.17元) | 1.00元 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (284元) | 168元 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.23 (36元) | 40元 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 256 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 18,099元
($2,603)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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