Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元86) | 元32 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元52) | 元26 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.68 (元18) | 元9 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.53 (元3.67) | 元14 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.72 (元12) | 元12 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.19 (元22) | 元7 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.40 (元23) | 元58 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.88 (元20) | 元7 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (元11) | 元7 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.17 (元35) | 元5.01 | + 607% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元96) | 元60 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (元13) | 元7 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.62 (元11) | 元7 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (元7,205) | 元3,567 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $930 (元6,379) | 元2,125 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (元1,088) | 元833 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $848 (元5,815) | 元2,333 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $883 (元6,055) | 元1,533 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (元1,015) | 元300 | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $64 (元440) | 元78 | + 461% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $288 (元1,972) | 元8,000 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (元731) | 元2,000 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (元96) | 元44 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (元111) | 元50 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $57 (元390) | 元467 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (元300) | 元250 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (元684) | 元553 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (元730) | 元950 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,469 (元160,943) | 元155,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (元4.24) | 元7 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (元240) | 元138 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元111) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 167% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.25 (元29) | 元15 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (元846) | 元100 | + 746% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.65 (元39) | 元15 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.58 (元18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.50 (元31) | 元28 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.50 (元38) | 元7 | + 460% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.63 (元4.35) | 元7 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (元34) | 元40 | - 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 (元219) | 元100 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (元146) | 元112 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (元754) | 元120 | + 529% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (元377) | 元195 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (元114) | 元50 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (元33) | 元38 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.96 (元27) | 元15 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (元2,955) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (元197) | 元168 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (元41) | 元40 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元20,969
($3,058)
in Springfield, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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