- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (元93) | 元43 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元47) | 元26 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.76 (元26) | 元10 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (元4.61) | 元18 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.83 (元26) | 元10 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 (元21) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.11 (元35) | 元83 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.91 (元20) | 元6 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.46 (元10) | 元5.66 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.05 (元14) | 元4.20 | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元85) | 元80 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.46 (元17) | 元8 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (元17) | 元6 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 177% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,527 (元10,437) | 元3,286 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,107 (元7,564) | 元2,010 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (元1,336) | 元483 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,057 (元7,227) | 元2,512 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $706 (元4,823) | 元1,454 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $115 (元785) | 元100 | + 685% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (元272) | 元65 | + 316% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $363 (元2,480) | 元10,000 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (元896) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元56) | 元38 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (元147) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (元273) | 元509 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (元224) | 元100 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (元509) | 元680 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (元734) | 元1,500 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,842 (元135,606) | 元175,811 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (元3.96) | 元7 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (元404) | 元147 | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (元81) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.11 (元35) | 元15 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (元65) | 元10 | + 551% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (元540) | 元100 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元47) | 元15 | + 210% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.87 (元20) | 元28 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (元17) | 元7 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (元14) | 元7 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元140) | 元40 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (元285) | 元100 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (元162) | 元112 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (元936) | 元120 | + 680% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (元509) | 元195 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (元78) | 元50 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.03 (元28) | 元38 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (元40) | 元15 | + 157% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $142 (元969) | 元3,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (元3.57) | 元1.00 | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (元266) | 元168 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (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 340 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
6.834
CNY
/
USD
Do you live in Zhengzhou? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 256% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 8% cheaper than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in London is 12% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Paris is 12% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 8% cheaper than in Rio
- Cost of living in Sydney is 94% more expensive than in Joburg
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Reno, Nevada (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jinan (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dalian (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kathmandu (Nepal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riverside, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Orlando, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shijiazhuang (China)
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,660
($2,730)
in Scottsdale, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
Recent Prices Added
- One-way ticket in public transport in Brasília costs R$ 5.00 (2 minutes ago)
- Public transport in San Juan costs $60 (3 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Malaga costs €14 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Adelaide costs AU$17 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Fort Wayne, Indiana costs $11 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Mexico City costs Mex$ 45,000 (about 1 hour ago)