Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元73) | 元43 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元49) | 元26 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 (元23) | 元10 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.61 (元4.12) | 元18 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.93 (元13) | 元10 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.71 (元25) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.40 (元30) | 元83 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.21 (元22) | 元6 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (元10) | 元5.66 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元4.20 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元96) | 元80 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (元13) | 元8 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.62 (元11) | 元6 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,040 (元7,038) | 元3,286 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $889 (元6,016) | 元2,010 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $208 (元1,408) | 元483 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $784 (元5,305) | 元2,512 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $760 (元5,140) | 元1,454 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $151 (元1,022) | 元100 | + 922% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (元509) | 元65 | + 679% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $288 (元1,945) | 元10,000 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (元795) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (元95) | 元38 | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元118) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (元350) | 元509 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (元304) | 元100 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (元660) | 元680 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (元663) | 元1,500 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元175,811 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (元3.94) | 元7 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (元207) | 元147 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 155% 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1,015) | 元100 | + 915% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元54) | 元15 | + 261% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.77 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元28 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.00 (元34) | 元7 | + 408% | |
| 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271) | 元100 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元146) | 元112 | + 31% | |
| 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54) | 元50 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元15 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 元3,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $125 (元846) | 元168 | + 402% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (元54) | 元40 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 185 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,601
($2,454)
in Springfield, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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