Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元73) | 元32 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元49) | 元26 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.52 (元16) | 元9 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.56 (元3.63) | 元13 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.64 (元11) | 元11 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.19 (元21) | 元9 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.57 (元23) | 元58 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (元19) | 元8 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (元10) | 元8 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.17 (元33) | 元4.75 | + 600% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元94) | 元50 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (元12) | 元8 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.62 (元10) | 元6 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,029 (元6,626) | 元3,567 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,013 (元6,525) | 元2,125 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (元963) | 元833 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $848 (元5,459) | 元2,333 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $883 (元5,684) | 元1,533 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (元953) | 元300 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $64 (元413) | 元78 | + 427% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $288 (元1,851) | 元8,000 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (元687) | 元2,000 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (元90) | 元44 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (元105) | 元50 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $57 (元366) | 元467 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (元282) | 元250 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (元642) | 元553 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (元686) | 元950 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,469 (元151,086) | 元155,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (元3.79) | 元7 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (元201) | 元138 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元104) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.25 (元27) | 元15 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (元547) | 元100 | + 447% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (元39) | 元15 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.38 (元15) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.50 (元29) | 元28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.50 (元35) | 元7 | + 426% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.63 (元4.08) | 元7 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (元32) | 元40 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (元200) | 元100 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (元146) | 元112 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (元708) | 元120 | + 490% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (元354) | 元195 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (元107) | 元50 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (元31) | 元38 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.70 (元24) | 元15 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (元2,774) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (元193) | 元168 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (元39) | 元40 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 205 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,555
($2,727)
in Springfield, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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