- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Mobile, Alabama
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mobile, Alabama, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (元102) | 元32 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元46) | 元26 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (元45) | 元9 | + 415% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (元6) | 元13 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.89 (元25) | 元11 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (元18) | 元9 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.13 (元27) | 元58 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.02 (元13) | 元8 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (元13) | 元8 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.81 (元38) | 元4.75 | + 695% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (元71) | 元50 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.60 (元10) | 元8 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (元13) | 元6 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,067 (元6,937) | 元3,567 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $813 (元5,285) | 元2,125 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $394 (元2,560) | 元833 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,333 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,533 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $161 (元1,049) | 元300 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $37 (元240) | 元78 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $269 (元1,748) | 元8,000 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (元617) | 元2,000 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (元109) | 元44 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (元65) | 元50 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $60 (元390) | 元467 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (元309) | 元250 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (元617) | 元553 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (元585) | 元950 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $11,000 (元71,492) | 元155,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (元4.55) | 元7 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元138 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元103) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.08 (元27) | 元15 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $35 (元227) | 元10 | + 2175% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (元305) | 元100 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.50 (元36) | 元15 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.99 (元13) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (元29) | 元28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.75 (元18) | 元7 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.16 (元8) | 元7 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (元146) | 元40 | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (元188) | 元100 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (元139) | 元112 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (元267) | 元195 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元47) | 元50 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (元32) | 元38 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.26 (元21) | 元15 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $799 (元5,193) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (元309) | 元168 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $17 (元108) | 元40 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 175 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,142
($2,484)
in Mobile, Alabama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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