Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元71) | 元43 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元50) | 元26 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.14 (元21) | 元10 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.57 (元3.73) | 元18 | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.93 (元13) | 元10 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.85 (元25) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.40 (元29) | 元83 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (元20) | 元6 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (元10) | 元5.66 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元4.20 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元94) | 元80 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (元13) | 元8 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.62 (元11) | 元6 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,074 (元7,058) | 元3,286 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $889 (元5,842) | 元2,010 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $208 (元1,367) | 元483 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $905 (元5,948) | 元2,512 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $760 (元4,990) | 元1,454 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $151 (元992) | 元100 | + 892% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (元494) | 元65 | + 656% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $288 (元1,889) | 元10,000 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (元772) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (元92) | 元38 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元115) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (元339) | 元509 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (元296) | 元100 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (元641) | 元680 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (元644) | 元1,500 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,535 (元174,331) | 元175,811 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (元3.82) | 元7 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (元201) | 元117 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (元985) | 元100 | + 885% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元53) | 元15 | + 250% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.77 (元18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元28 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (元33) | 元7 | + 394% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 元7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元40 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (元263) | 元100 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元142) | 元112 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元195 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元53) | 元50 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元15 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $125 (元821) | 元168 | + 388% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元53) | 元40 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 198 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2017.
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Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,192
($2,769)
in Springfield, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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