Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元75) | 元32 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元48) | 元26 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (元33) | 元9 | + 280% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (元6) | 元13 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (元21) | 元11 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.07 (元33) | 元9 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元46) | 元58 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (元21) | 元8 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (元11) | 元8 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (元18) | 元4.75 | + 279% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元86) | 元50 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (元13) | 元8 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (元15) | 元6 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,326 (元8,620) | 元3,567 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $943 (元6,129) | 元2,125 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (元1,150) | 元833 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $927 (元6,025) | 元2,333 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $692 (元4,499) | 元1,533 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (元785) | 元300 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (元356) | 元78 | + 354% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (元2,342) | 元8,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (元630) | 元2,000 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元66) | 元44 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (元125) | 元50 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (元280) | 元467 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元207) | 元250 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (元483) | 元553 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (元645) | 元950 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,846 (元128,984) | 元155,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (元3.89) | 元7 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (元204) | 元138 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元87) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元42) | 元15 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (元103) | 元10 | + 934% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (元452) | 元100 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元43) | 元15 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (元29) | 元28 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.15 (元27) | 元7 | + 301% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (元12) | 元7 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (元90) | 元40 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (元213) | 元100 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元141) | 元112 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (元381) | 元120 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (元368) | 元195 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元49) | 元50 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.76 (元24) | 元38 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.16 (元34) | 元15 | + 117% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,784) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (元0.97) | 元1.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (元255) | 元168 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (元33) | 元40 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 168 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,749
($3,039)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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