- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (112元) | 32元 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (53元) | 26元 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.46 (31元) | 9元 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.65 (4.48元) | 14元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.61 (18元) | 12元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.98 (21元) | 7元 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.13 (36元) | 58元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.24 (22元) | 7元 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (10元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.20 (15元) | 5.01元 | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (101元) | 60元 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.46 (17元) | 7元 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (17元) | 7元 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,807 (12,517元) | 3,567元 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,524 (10,558元) | 2,125元 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (1,314元) | 833元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,226 (8,495元) | 2,333元 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $835 (5,787元) | 1,533元 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $142 (987元) | 300元 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (276元) | 78元 | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (2,419元) | 8,000元 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $174 (1,208元) | 2,000元 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (46元) | 44元 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (166元) | 50元 | + 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 (288元) | 467元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (232元) | 250元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (595元) | 553元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (879元) | 950元 | - 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 (133,357元) | 155,000元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (5.46元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (411元) | 138元 | + 199% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (86元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.75 (40元) | 15元 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (83元) | 10元 | + 727% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (665元) | 100元 | + 565% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (45元) | 15元 | + 200% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.89 (20元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.42 (24元) | 28元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (17元) | 7元 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (11元) | 7元 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (141元) | 40元 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (358元) | 100元 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (151元) | 112元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (1,049元) | 120元 | + 774% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (493元) | 195元 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (88元) | 50元 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (29元) | 38元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.99 (42元) | 15元 | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (2,982元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (2.93元) | 1.00元 | + 193% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (322元) | 168元 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (53元) | 40元 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 25,403元
($3,667)
in Scottsdale, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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