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| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (88元) | 32元 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (49元) | 27元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.83 (19元) | 9元 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.57 (3.84元) | 14元 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.88 (13元) | 13元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.54 (24元) | 7元 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (25元) | 58元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.89 (19元) | 7元 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (11元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.43 (30元) | 5.45元 | + 445% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (91元) | 66元 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (12元) | 8元 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.54 (10元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,050 (7,039元) | 3,446元 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $930 (6,236元) | 2,068元 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (1,063元) | 715元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $848 (5,684元) | 2,326元 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $883 (5,919元) | 1,548元 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (992元) | 285元 | + 248% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $59 (398元) | 78元 | + 408% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $290 (1,944元) | 8,000元 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (786元) | 2,000元 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (93元) | 44元 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (103元) | 50元 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $57 (385元) | 467元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (302元) | 280元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (655元) | 553元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (714元) | 950元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,469 (157,336元) | 155,000元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (4.54元) | 7元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (221元) | 134元 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (92元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.70 (25元) | 15元 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (695元) | 100元 | + 595% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.65 (38元) | 15元 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.58 (17元) | 44元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.68 (25元) | 28元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.50 (37元) | 7元 | + 461% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.63 (4.25元) | 9元 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (50元) | 40元 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (215元) | 100元 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (148元) | 106元 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (737元) | 120元 | + 515% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (362元) | 195元 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (112元) | 50元 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (32元) | 38元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.96 (27元) | 14元 | + 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (2,889元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (183元) | 216元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (41元) | 40元 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,299元 ($2,282) in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,400元 in Zhengzhou.
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