- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (元112) | 元32 | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元53) | 元26 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.46 (元31) | 元9 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.65 (元4.49) | 元14 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.61 (元18) | 元12 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.98 (元21) | 元7 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.13 (元36) | 元58 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.24 (元22) | 元7 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (元10) | 元7 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.20 (元15) | 元5.01 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元101) | 元60 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.46 (元17) | 元7 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (元17) | 元7 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,807 (元12,530) | 元3,567 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,524 (元10,569) | 元2,125 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (元1,316) | 元833 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,226 (元8,504) | 元2,333 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $835 (元5,793) | 元1,533 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $142 (元988) | 元300 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (元277) | 元78 | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (元2,422) | 元8,000 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $174 (元1,209) | 元2,000 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (元46) | 元44 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (元166) | 元50 | + 232% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元288) | 元467 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (元233) | 元250 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (元596) | 元553 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (元880) | 元950 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,250 (元133,498) | 元155,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (元5.47) | 元7 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (元411) | 元138 | + 199% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (元86) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.75 (元40) | 元15 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (元83) | 元10 | + 728% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (元666) | 元100 | + 566% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元45) | 元15 | + 200% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.89 (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.42 (元24) | 元28 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (元17) | 元7 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (元11) | 元7 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元141) | 元40 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (元359) | 元100 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元152) | 元112 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (元1,050) | 元120 | + 775% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (元494) | 元195 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (元88) | 元50 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (元29) | 元38 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.99 (元42) | 元15 | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (元2,985) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (元2.94) | 元1.00 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (元323) | 元168 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元53) | 元40 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 378 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元25,590
($3,690)
in Scottsdale, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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