Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元78) | 元32 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元42) | 元26 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (元27) | 元9 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (元5.88) | 元13 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (元18) | 元11 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.55 (元30) | 元9 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (元49) | 元58 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.98 (元26) | 元8 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (元10) | 元8 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (元14) | 元4.75 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元78) | 元50 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.65 (元11) | 元8 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (元16) | 元6 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (元12,008) | 元3,567 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (元8,114) | 元2,125 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (元981) | 元833 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (元7,085) | 元2,333 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (元4,873) | 元1,533 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $84 (元545) | 元300 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (元301) | 元78 | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (元2,336) | 元8,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (元980) | 元2,000 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元67) | 元44 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (元94) | 元50 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (元266) | 元467 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元209) | 元250 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (元489) | 元553 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (元630) | 元950 | - 34% | |
| 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129,819) | 元155,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (元4.56) | 元7 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元292) | 元138 | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元103) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 222% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 222% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (元49) | 元15 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元66) | 元10 | + 558% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $148 (元959) | 元100 | + 859% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.85 (元38) | 元15 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (元22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (元29) | 元28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (元22) | 元7 | + 229% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.41 (元9) | 元7 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元130) | 元40 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (元234) | 元100 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元130) | 元112 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (元1,302) | 元120 | + 985% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (元389) | 元195 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元63) | 元50 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (元23) | 元38 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (元19) | 元15 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (元2,760) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (元1.62) | 元1.00 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元222) | 元168 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (元36) | 元40 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 572 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,958
($2,767)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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