Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois, United States vs Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (91元) | 32元 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (53元) | 26元 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.83 (20元) | 9元 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.54 (3.75元) | 14元 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.65 (11元) | 12元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.36 (23元) | 7元 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.40 (23元) | 58元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (19元) | 7元 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (11元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.23 (29元) | 5.01元 | + 481% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (95元) | 60元 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (13元) | 7元 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.34 (9元) | 7元 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (7,239元) | 3,567元 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $930 (6,408元) | 2,125元 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (1,093元) | 833元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $848 (5,842元) | 2,333元 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $883 (6,083元) | 1,533元 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (1,020元) | 300元 | + 240% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $64 (443元) | 78元 | + 465% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $290 (1,998元) | 8,000元 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (810元) | 2,000元 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (97元) | 44元 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (103元) | 50元 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $57 (396元) | 467元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (310元) | 250元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (673元) | 553元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (734元) | 950元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,469 (161,689元) | 155,000元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (4.50元) | 7元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (242元) | 138元 | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (112元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.13 (28元) | 15元 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (850元) | 100元 | + 750% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.65 (39元) | 15元 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.58 (18元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.68 (25元) | 28元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.50 (38元) | 7元 | + 463% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.63 (4.37元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (34元) | 40元 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (217元) | 100元 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (154元) | 112元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (758元) | 120元 | + 532% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (381元) | 195元 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (115元) | 50元 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (33元) | 38元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.96 (27元) | 15元 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (2,969元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (198元) | 168元 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (42元) | 40元 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 210 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 18,911元
($2,745)
in Springfield, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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