- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Mobile, Alabama
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mobile, Alabama, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (元95) | 元32 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元44) | 元26 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.55 (元31) | 元9 | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 (元8) | 元14 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.47 (元24) | 元12 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.13 (元21) | 元7 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.82 (元33) | 元58 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (元20) | 元7 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (元12) | 元7 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.34 (元30) | 元5.01 | + 495% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元85) | 元60 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (元13) | 元7 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (元12) | 元7 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $966 (元6,622) | 元3,567 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $745 (元5,112) | 元2,125 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $296 (元2,033) | 元833 | + 144% | |
| 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1,107) | 元300 | + 269% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (元264) | 元78 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $269 (元1,845) | 元8,000 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (元651) | 元2,000 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (元115) | 元44 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (元69) | 元50 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $60 (元411) | 元467 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (元326) | 元250 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (元651) | 元553 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (元617) | 元950 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $13,537 (元92,831) | 元155,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (元4.80) | 元7 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元138 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元109) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.08 (元28) | 元15 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $35 (元240) | 元10 | + 2300% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (元322) | 元100 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.50 (元38) | 元15 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.99 (元14) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (元30) | 元28 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.75 (元19) | 元7 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.16 (元8) | 元7 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (元154) | 元40 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (元201) | 元100 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元153) | 元112 | + 37% | |
| 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280) | 元195 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元51) | 元50 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.49 (元31) | 元38 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.26 (元22) | 元15 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $592 (元4,061) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元273) | 元168 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $13 (元90) | 元40 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,936
($2,324)
in Mobile, Alabama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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