- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Mobile, Alabama
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mobile, Alabama, United States vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (98元) | 32元 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (44元) | 26元 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.04 (28元) | 9元 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (7元) | 14元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (20元) | 12元 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.16 (22元) | 7元 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.80 (40元) | 58元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (21元) | 7元 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (11元) | 7元 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.20 (29元) | 5.01元 | + 480% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (126元) | 60元 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.77 (12元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (12元) | 7元 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,152 (7,955元) | 3,567元 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $826 (5,703元) | 2,125元 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $286 (1,974元) | 833元 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $908 (6,271元) | 2,333元 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $706 (4,877元) | 1,533元 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $158 (1,092元) | 300元 | + 264% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (223元) | 78元 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $245 (1,690元) | 8,000元 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $77 (534元) | 2,000元 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (113元) | 44元 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (104元) | 50元 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $57 (391元) | 467元 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (299元) | 250元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (621元) | 553元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (656元) | 950元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $40,435 (279,200元) | 155,000元 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (4.94元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 138元 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (109元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.81 (40元) | 15元 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (190元) | 10元 | + 1799% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (815元) | 100元 | + 715% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (44元) | 15元 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (21元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.56 (31元) | 28元 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (20元) | 7元 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.41 (10元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (133元) | 40元 | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (219元) | 100元 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (149元) | 112元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (621元) | 120元 | + 418% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (301元) | 195元 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (51元) | 50元 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.59 (32元) | 38元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.40 (23元) | 15元 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $592 (4,088元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (300元) | 168元 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (54元) | 40元 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mobile, Alabama (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 17,469元
($2,530)
in Mobile, Alabama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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