- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (111元) | 32元 | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (52元) | 26元 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (32元) | 9元 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.63 (4.35元) | 14元 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (18元) | 12元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.98 (21元) | 7元 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.13 (35元) | 58元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.24 (22元) | 7元 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (9元) | 7元 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.20 (15元) | 5.01元 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (108元) | 60元 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.16 (15元) | 7元 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (18元) | 7元 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,849 (12,723元) | 3,567元 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,482 (10,199元) | 2,125元 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (1,306元) | 833元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,204 (8,284元) | 2,333元 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $835 (5,748元) | 1,533元 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $153 (1,050元) | 300元 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (275元) | 78元 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $367 (2,524元) | 8,000元 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (1,237元) | 2,000元 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (44元) | 44元 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (172元) | 50元 | + 244% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (287元) | 467元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (231元) | 250元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (591元) | 553元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (897元) | 950元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,250 (132,475元) | 155,000元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (5.27元) | 7元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (408元) | 138元 | + 197% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (88元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.75 (40元) | 15元 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (82元) | 10元 | + 722% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (661元) | 100元 | + 561% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (45元) | 15元 | + 198% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.02 (21元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.42 (24元) | 28元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.91 (20元) | 7元 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (11元) | 7元 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (145元) | 40元 | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (378元) | 100元 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (150元) | 112元 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $181 (1,248元) | 120元 | + 940% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (490元) | 195元 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (87元) | 50元 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (29元) | 38元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (42元) | 15元 | + 172% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (2,962元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (2.31元) | 1.00元 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (324元) | 168元 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (52元) | 40元 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 22,987元
($3,340)
in Scottsdale, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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