- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (元91) | 元26 | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元43) | 元25 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.85 (元24) | 元8 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.62 (元3.87) | 元15 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.26 (元20) | 元9 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 (元19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.11 (元32) | 元83 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 (元18) | 元6 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (元9) | 元5.66 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.09 (元13) | 元4.00 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元85) | 元80 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.59 (元16) | 元8 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (元16) | 元6 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,489 (元9,342) | 元3,286 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 (元6,969) | 元2,010 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (元1,011) | 元483 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,078 (元6,761) | 元2,375 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $708 (元4,444) | 元1,454 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (元625) | 元100 | + 525% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (元244) | 元65 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (元2,236) | 元10,000 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (元919) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元53) | 元38 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (元155) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (元254) | 元509 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (元226) | 元100 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (元485) | 元680 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (元701) | 元1,500 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,250 (元120,764) | 元183,333 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (元3.61) | 元7 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (元372) | 元117 | + 219% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (元73) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.28 (元33) | 元15 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (元71) | 元10 | + 611% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (元505) | 元100 | + 405% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元41) | 元15 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.77 (元17) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.04 (元19) | 元28 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (元16) | 元7 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (元13) | 元7 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元122) | 元40 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (元269) | 元100 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元139) | 元112 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (元859) | 元120 | + 616% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (元439) | 元195 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (元70) | 元50 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.27 (元27) | 元38 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.68 (元36) | 元15 | + 131% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (元2,700) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (元3.27) | 元1.00 | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (元271) | 元168 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元42) | 元40 | + 6% | |
| 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 161 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,857
($2,847)
in Scottsdale, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,900
in Zhengzhou.
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