Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元83) | 元32 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元45) | 元26 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.16 (元29) | 元9 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (元5.97) | 元14 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (元19) | 元12 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (元29) | 元7 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元50) | 元58 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (元25) | 元7 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (元10) | 元7 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (元15) | 元5.01 | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元83) | 元60 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.63 (元11) | 元7 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.59 (元18) | 元7 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (元12,736) | 元3,567 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (元8,606) | 元2,125 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (元1,249) | 元833 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (元7,514) | 元2,333 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (元5,169) | 元1,533 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $129 (元885) | 元300 | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (元319) | 元78 | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (元2,595) | 元8,000 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (元754) | 元2,000 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元76) | 元44 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (元98) | 元50 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (元283) | 元467 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元222) | 元250 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (元519) | 元553 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (元669) | 元950 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (元137,688) | 元155,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (元4.87) | 元7 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元310) | 元138 | + 125% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元109) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 243% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 243% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (元59) | 元15 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元71) | 元10 | + 605% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (元1,054) | 元100 | + 954% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.93 (元41) | 元15 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (元31) | 元28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (元22) | 元7 | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (元10) | 元7 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元136) | 元40 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (元267) | 元100 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元138) | 元112 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $184 (元1,266) | 元120 | + 955% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (元413) | 元195 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元67) | 元50 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (元25) | 元38 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (元21) | 元15 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (元2,927) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (元1.72) | 元1.00 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元236) | 元168 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (元39) | 元40 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 688 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元21,194
($3,079)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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