Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (83元) | 32元 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (45元) | 26元 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (29元) | 9元 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (6元) | 14元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (19元) | 12元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (28元) | 7元 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (46元) | 58元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (24元) | 7元 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (11元) | 7元 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (15元) | 5.01元 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (83元) | 60元 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (12元) | 7元 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.64 (18元) | 7元 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (12,820元) | 3,567元 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (8,662元) | 2,125元 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (1,100元) | 833元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (7,563元) | 2,333元 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (5,203元) | 1,533元 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (862元) | 300元 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (321元) | 78元 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $369 (2,556元) | 8,000元 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (761元) | 2,000元 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (73元) | 44元 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (121元) | 50元 | + 143% | |
| 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 (284元) | 467元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (223元) | 250元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (522元) | 553元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (673元) | 950元 | - 29% | |
| 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 (138,592元) | 155,000元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (4.94元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (312元) | 138元 | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (110元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 244% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 244% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (57元) | 15元 | + 282% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (71元) | 10元 | + 610% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (1,062元) | 100元 | + 962% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.93 (41元) | 15元 | + 174% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (23元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (31元) | 28元 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.22 (22元) | 7元 | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (12元) | 7元 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (130元) | 40元 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (285元) | 100元 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (139元) | 112元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $184 (1,274元) | 120元 | + 962% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (416元) | 195元 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (72元) | 50元 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (25元) | 38元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (21元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (2,946元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (1.73元) | 1.00元 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (237元) | 168元 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (39元) | 40元 | - 2% | |
| 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 709 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 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 23,195元
($3,347)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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