- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (元104) | 元32 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元48) | 元26 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (元28) | 元9 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.63 (元4.03) | 元13 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.48 (元16) | 元11 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.00 (元19) | 元9 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.13 (元33) | 元58 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.24 (元21) | 元8 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (元9) | 元8 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (元13) | 元4.75 | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元91) | 元50 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.46 (元16) | 元8 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (元16) | 元6 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,778 (元11,461) | 元3,567 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,410 (元9,091) | 元2,125 | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (元1,283) | 元833 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,226 (元7,906) | 元2,333 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $835 (元5,385) | 元1,533 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $142 (元919) | 元300 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (元261) | 元78 | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (元2,323) | 元8,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $174 (元1,124) | 元2,000 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (元43) | 元44 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (元138) | 元50 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元272) | 元467 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (元216) | 元250 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (元554) | 元553 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (元755) | 元950 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,250 (元124,105) | 元155,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (元4.48) | 元7 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (元382) | 元138 | + 178% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (元80) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.75 (元37) | 元15 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (元92) | 元10 | + 818% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (元552) | 元100 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元42) | 元15 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.89 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.42 (元22) | 元28 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (元16) | 元7 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (元10) | 元7 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元132) | 元40 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (元300) | 元100 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元145) | 元112 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (元877) | 元120 | + 631% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (元438) | 元195 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (元80) | 元50 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (元27) | 元38 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.87 (元38) | 元15 | + 145% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (元2,777) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (元2.73) | 元1.00 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元256) | 元168 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元48) | 元40 | + 20% | |
| 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 370 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,329
($2,998)
in Scottsdale, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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