Cost of living in Stockton, California, United States vs Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockton, California (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (78元) | 32元 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (49元) | 26元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.06 (28元) | 9元 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.52 (31元) | 12元 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (23元) | 7元 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.40 (30元) | 58元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.49 (17元) | 7元 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (22元) | 5.01元 | + 346% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (79元) | 60元 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (12元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (18元) | 7元 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Stockton, California (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,348 (9,312元) | 3,567元 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,162 (8,025元) | 2,125元 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,220元) | 833元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,030 (7,114元) | 2,333元 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $766 (5,289元) | 1,533元 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (622元) | 300元 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (367元) | 78元 | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $380 (2,623元) | 8,000元 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (676元) | 2,000元 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (65元) | 44元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (90元) | 50元 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Stockton, California (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (276元) | 467元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (266元) | 250元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (514元) | 553元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (665元) | 950元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Stockton, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,637 (142,550元) | 155,000元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (6元) | 7元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (330元) | 138元 | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockton, California (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (46元) | 15元 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (138元) | 10元 | + 1282% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (449元) | 100元 | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (43元) | 15元 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (23元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.31 (30元) | 28元 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.60 (18元) | 7元 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.74 (19元) | 7元 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (135元) | 40元 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockton, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (294元) | 100元 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (152元) | 112元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (1,042元) | 120元 | + 768% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (511元) | 195元 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (56元) | 50元 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (27元) | 38元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.61 (25元) | 15元 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,963元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (236元) | 168元 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (49元) | 40元 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 192 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2018.
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Cost of living in Stockton, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 20,213元
($2,926)
in Stockton, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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