Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元82) | 元43 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元44) | 元26 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.09 (元21) | 元10 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (元6) | 元18 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (元19) | 元10 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.15 (元22) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (元42) | 元83 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.79 (元19) | 元6 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (元12) | 元5.66 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (元15) | 元4.20 | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元82) | 元80 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (元12) | 元8 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (元11) | 元6 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (元12,644) | 元3,286 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (元8,543) | 元2,010 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (元875) | 元483 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (元7,459) | 元2,512 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (元5,131) | 元1,454 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (元660) | 元100 | + 560% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (元317) | 元65 | + 384% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (元2,609) | 元10,000 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (元855) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元54) | 元38 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (元99) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (元281) | 元509 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元220) | 元100 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (元515) | 元680 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (元664) | 元1,500 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (元136,688) | 元175,811 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (元4.18) | 元7 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元308) | 元147 | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元108) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 223% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 223% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元43) | 元15 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (元76) | 元10 | + 661% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (元920) | 元100 | + 820% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元47) | 元15 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (元22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.23 (元29) | 元28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.68 (元18) | 元7 | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (元12) | 元7 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (元125) | 元40 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (元266) | 元100 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元137) | 元112 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (元1,334) | 元120 | + 1012% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (元410) | 元195 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元58) | 元50 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (元24) | 元38 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (元21) | 元15 | + 33% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $125 (元853) | 元3,000 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (元1.71) | 元1.00 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元234) | 元168 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (元38) | 元40 | - 3% | |
| 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 495 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,769
($2,454)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,600
in Zhengzhou.
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