Cost of living in Stockton, California, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockton, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元76) | 元26 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元43) | 元25 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (元25) | 元8 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (元7) | 元15 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.43 (元28) | 元9 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (元23) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.77 (元30) | 元83 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.88 (元18) | 元6 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (元10) | 元5.66 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (元15) | 元4.00 | + 265% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元79) | 元80 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (元11) | 元8 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (元19) | 元6 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Stockton, California (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,390 (元8,717) | 元3,286 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,152 (元7,227) | 元2,010 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (元1,051) | 元483 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,030 (元6,461) | 元2,375 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $757 (元4,750) | 元1,454 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (元666) | 元100 | + 566% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (元275) | 元65 | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $425 (元2,665) | 元10,000 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (元748) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元61) | 元38 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (元106) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Stockton, California (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (元267) | 元509 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (元226) | 元100 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (元450) | 元680 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (元690) | 元1,500 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Stockton, California (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,281 (元120,957) | 元183,333 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (元5.55) | 元7 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (元577) | 元117 | + 395% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockton, California (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元48) | 元15 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (元627) | 元100 | + 527% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元39) | 元15 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (元25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.80 (元24) | 元28 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.12 (元13) | 元7 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.96 (元25) | 元7 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (元136) | 元40 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockton, California (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (元271) | 元100 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元135) | 元112 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (元946) | 元120 | + 688% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (元412) | 元195 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元51) | 元50 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.33 (元27) | 元38 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.56 (元22) | 元15 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,691) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (元220) | 元168 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元39) | 元40 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.273
CNY
/
USD
Do you live in Zhengzhou? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Toronto is 82% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in LA is 20% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shijiazhuang (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Victoria (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lucknow (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oakland, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riverside, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
Cost of living in Stockton, California (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,118
($2,888)
in Stockton, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,600
in Zhengzhou.
Recent Prices Added
- Public transport in Vancouver costs C$120 (1 minute ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Riverside, California costs $14 (7 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Sacramento, California costs $1,017 (15 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Melbourne costs AU$60 (43 minutes ago)
- 10 eggs, large in Iasi costs 12 lei (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 us gal of whole fat milk in Santa Ana, California costs $0.66 (about 1 hour ago)