Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元79) | 元43 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元43) | 元26 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.18 (元21) | 元10 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (元6) | 元18 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (元18) | 元10 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.61 (元24) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (元43) | 元83 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (元22) | 元6 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (元10) | 元5.66 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (元15) | 元4.20 | + 248% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元79) | 元80 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (元12) | 元8 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (元11) | 元6 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 190% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (元12,244) | 元3,286 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (元8,273) | 元2,010 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (元840) | 元483 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (元7,224) | 元2,375 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (元4,969) | 元1,454 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (元642) | 元100 | + 542% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (元307) | 元65 | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $359 (元2,375) | 元10,000 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (元1,028) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (元58) | 元38 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (元94) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (元272) | 元509 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元213) | 元100 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (元499) | 元680 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (元643) | 元1,500 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (元132,368) | 元175,811 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (元4.17) | 元7 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元298) | 元117 | + 155% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元105) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 215% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.78 (元38) | 元15 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元66) | 元10 | + 557% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (元920) | 元100 | + 820% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元40) | 元15 | + 168% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.29 (元22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.29 (元28) | 元28 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.77 (元18) | 元7 | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (元10) | 元7 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (元119) | 元40 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (元241) | 元100 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元132) | 元112 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (元1,321) | 元120 | + 1001% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (元397) | 元195 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元64) | 元50 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (元24) | 元38 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (元20) | 元15 | + 29% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $458 (元3,034) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (元1.65) | 元1.00 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元227) | 元168 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (元37) | 元40 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 511 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,720
($2,375)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,900
in Zhengzhou.
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