- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (元91) | 元43 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元46) | 元26 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.76 (元25) | 元10 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.62 (元4.13) | 元18 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.48 (元23) | 元10 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 (元21) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.11 (元34) | 元83 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.79 (元19) | 元6 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (元9) | 元5.66 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.05 (元14) | 元4.20 | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元83) | 元80 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.46 (元16) | 元8 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (元16) | 元6 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,423 (元9,520) | 元3,286 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,090 (元7,291) | 元2,010 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 (元1,048) | 元483 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,057 (元7,074) | 元2,512 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $706 (元4,721) | 元1,454 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $115 (元768) | 元100 | + 668% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (元260) | 元65 | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (元2,385) | 元10,000 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (元877) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元55) | 元38 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (元159) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (元275) | 元509 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (元219) | 元100 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (元521) | 元680 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (元735) | 元1,500 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,842 (元132,739) | 元175,811 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (元3.85) | 元7 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (元393) | 元147 | + 168% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (元79) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.11 (元34) | 元15 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (元172) | 元10 | + 1623% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (元529) | 元100 | + 429% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元46) | 元15 | + 204% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.87 (元19) | 元28 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.41 (元16) | 元7 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (元13) | 元7 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元131) | 元40 | + 229% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (元279) | 元100 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元146) | 元112 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (元916) | 元120 | + 663% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (元469) | 元195 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (元78) | 元50 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (元28) | 元38 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.65 (元38) | 元15 | + 145% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $142 (元948) | 元3,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (元3.49) | 元1.00 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元267) | 元168 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元45) | 元40 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 386 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,637
($2,636)
in Scottsdale, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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