- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (元90) | 元43 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元46) | 元26 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.76 (元25) | 元10 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.62 (元4.09) | 元18 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.48 (元23) | 元10 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 (元20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.11 (元34) | 元83 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.79 (元18) | 元6 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (元9) | 元5.66 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.05 (元14) | 元4.20 | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元87) | 元80 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.46 (元16) | 元8 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (元16) | 元6 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,473 (元9,747) | 元3,286 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,089 (元7,208) | 元2,010 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (元1,050) | 元483 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,057 (元6,998) | 元2,375 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $706 (元4,670) | 元1,454 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $115 (元760) | 元100 | + 660% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (元257) | 元65 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (元2,359) | 元10,000 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (元868) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元54) | 元38 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (元157) | - | - | |
| 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273) | 元509 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (元217) | 元100 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (元515) | 元680 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (元727) | 元1,500 | - 52% | |
| 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 | $19,842 (元131,320) | 元175,811 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (元3.81) | 元7 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (元389) | 元117 | + 233% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (元79) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.11 (元34) | 元15 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (元170) | 元10 | + 1604% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (元523) | 元100 | + 423% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元45) | 元15 | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (元18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.87 (元19) | 元28 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.41 (元16) | 元7 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (元13) | 元7 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元130) | 元40 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (元276) | 元100 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元145) | 元112 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (元906) | 元120 | + 655% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (元464) | 元195 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (元77) | 元50 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (元28) | 元38 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.65 (元37) | 元15 | + 142% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $529 (元3,501) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (元3.45) | 元1.00 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元264) | 元168 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元44) | 元40 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 354 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,039
($2,574)
in Scottsdale, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,100
in Zhengzhou.
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