Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元72) | 元26 | + 178% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元46) | 元25 | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (元32) | 元8 | + 290% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (元5.83) | 元15 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.21 (元20) | 元9 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.07 (元32) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元45) | 元83 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (元20) | 元6 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (元10) | 元5.66 | + 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (元17) | 元4.00 | + 334% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元83) | 元80 | + 4% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (元13) | 元8 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (元15) | 元6 | + 130% | |
Housing | + 147% | |||
Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,326 (元8,321) | 元3,286 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $943 (元5,916) | 元2,010 | + 194% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (元1,110) | 元483 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $927 (元5,815) | 元2,375 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $692 (元4,343) | 元1,454 | + 199% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (元758) | 元100 | + 658% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (元344) | 元65 | + 426% | |
40” flat screen TV | $360 (元2,261) | 元10,000 | - 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (元608) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元64) | 元38 | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (元120) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (元271) | 元509 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元199) | 元100 | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (元466) | 元680 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (元623) | 元1,500 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,846 (元124,501) | 元183,333 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (元3.70) | 元7 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (元197) | 元117 | + 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元84) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 142% | |||
Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元40) | 元15 | + 169% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (元100) | 元10 | + 899% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (元436) | 元100 | + 336% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元41) | 元15 | + 176% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (元22) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (元28) | 元28 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.15 (元26) | 元7 | + 287% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (元11) | 元7 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (元87) | 元40 | + 119% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (元206) | 元100 | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元136) | 元112 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (元368) | 元120 | + 206% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (元355) | 元195 | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元48) | 元50 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.76 (元24) | 元38 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.16 (元32) | 元15 | + 110% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,687) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (元0.94) | 元1.00 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (元246) | 元168 | + 46% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (元32) | 元40 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,026
($2,555)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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