Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (86元) | 32元 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (52元) | 26元 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.68 (19元) | 9元 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.53 (3.70元) | 14元 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.72 (12元) | 12元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.19 (22元) | 7元 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.40 (24元) | 58元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.88 (20元) | 7元 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (11元) | 7元 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.17 (36元) | 5.01元 | + 614% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (97元) | 60元 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (13元) | 7元 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.62 (11元) | 7元 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (7,273元) | 3,567元 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $930 (6,439元) | 2,125元 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (1,098元) | 833元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $848 (5,869元) | 2,333元 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $883 (6,112元) | 1,533元 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (1,024元) | 300元 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $64 (444元) | 78元 | + 467% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $288 (1,990元) | 8,000元 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (738元) | 2,000元 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (97元) | 44元 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (112元) | 50元 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $57 (394元) | 467元 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (303元) | 250元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (690元) | 553元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (737元) | 950元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,469 (162,454元) | 155,000元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (4.28元) | 7元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (243元) | 138元 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (112元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.25 (29元) | 15元 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (854元) | 100元 | + 754% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.65 (39元) | 15元 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.58 (18元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.50 (31元) | 28元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.50 (38元) | 7元 | + 465% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.63 (4.39元) | 7元 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (35元) | 40元 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (221元) | 100元 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (147元) | 112元 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (761元) | 120元 | + 535% | |
| 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 (116元) | 50元 | + 131% | |
| 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 | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (2,983元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (199元) | 168元 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (42元) | 40元 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 219 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Springfield, Illinois (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 19,311元
($2,790)
in Springfield, Illinois
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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