Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元69) | 元26 | + 165% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元48) | 元25 | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.44 (元15) | 元8 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.52 (元3.28) | 元15 | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.77 (元11) | 元9 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.19 (元20) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.57 (元22) | 元83 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (元19) | 元6 | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (元10) | 元5.66 | + 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (元9) | 元4.00 | + 122% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元92) | 元80 | + 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (元11) | 元8 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.68 (元11) | 元6 | + 67% | |
Housing | + 152% | |||
Housing in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,030 (元6,498) | 元3,286 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,013 (元6,389) | 元2,010 | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (元1,020) | 元483 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $848 (元5,348) | 元2,375 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $883 (元5,569) | 元1,454 | + 283% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (元933) | 元100 | + 833% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $70 (元443) | 元65 | + 578% | |
40” flat screen TV | $292 (元1,840) | 元10,000 | - 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (元673) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (元88) | 元38 | + 136% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (元102) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $57 (元359) | 元509 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (元276) | 元100 | + 176% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (元629) | 元680 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (元672) | 元1,500 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,469 (元148,014) | 元183,333 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (元3.71) | 元7 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (元197) | 元117 | + 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元102) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.25 (元27) | 元15 | + 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (元536) | 元100 | + 436% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (元38) | 元15 | + 152% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.38 (元15) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.50 (元28) | 元28 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.50 (元35) | 元7 | + 415% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $0.63 (元4.00) | 元7 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (元32) | 元40 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (元247) | 元100 | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (元144) | 元112 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (元694) | 元120 | + 478% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (元347) | 元195 | + 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (元105) | 元50 | + 111% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (元30) | 元38 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.70 (元23) | 元15 | + 51% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (元2,718) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (元189) | 元168 | + 12% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (元38) | 元40 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,235
($2,416)
in Springfield, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,700
in Zhengzhou.
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