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Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States vs Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (117元) | 32元 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (50元) | 27元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (31元) | 9元 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (4.44元) | 14元 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.48 (17元) | 13元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (19元) | 7元 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.41 (36元) | 58元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (22元) | 7元 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (9元) | 7元 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (15元) | 5.45元 | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (110元) | 66元 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (13元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.25 (15元) | 7元 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 211% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,142 (14,391元) | 3,446元 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,621 (10,893元) | 2,068元 | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (1,309元) | 715元 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,232 (8,275元) | 2,326元 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $892 (5,993元) | 1,548元 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $151 (1,016元) | 285元 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (288元) | 78元 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $320 (2,147元) | 8,000元 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $165 (1,106元) | 2,000元 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (50元) | 44元 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (165元) | 50元 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (283元) | 467元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (261元) | 280元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (563元) | 553元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (854元) | 950元 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,360 (130,063元) | 155,000元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (5.39元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (398元) | 134元 | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (86元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.75 (39元) | 15元 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (80元) | 10元 | + 702% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (645元) | 100元 | + 545% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (44元) | 15元 | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.02 (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.42 (23元) | 28元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.91 (20元) | 7元 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (11元) | 9元 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (142元) | 40元 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (369元) | 100元 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (146元) | 106元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $181 (1,219元) | 120元 | + 916% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (514元) | 195元 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (87元) | 50元 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (28元) | 38元 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (41元) | 14元 | + 190% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (2,893元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (2.25元) | 1.00元 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (293元) | 216元 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (51元) | 40元 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 20,485元 ($3,049) in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 10,000元 in Zhengzhou.
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