Cost of living in Stockton, California, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockton, California (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元77) | 元32 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元47) | 元26 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.06 (元28) | 元9 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (元7) | 元14 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.40 (元30) | 元12 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (元23) | 元7 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.40 (元30) | 元58 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.62 (元18) | 元7 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (元10) | 元7 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (元22) | 元5.01 | + 342% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (元79) | 元60 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (元13) | 元7 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (元17) | 元7 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Stockton, California (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,348 (元9,233) | 元3,567 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,162 (元7,956) | 元2,125 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (元1,252) | 元833 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,030 (元7,053) | 元2,333 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $766 (元5,243) | 元1,533 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (元631) | 元300 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (元336) | 元78 | + 330% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $392 (元2,681) | 元8,000 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (元726) | 元2,000 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元66) | 元44 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (元92) | 元50 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Stockton, California (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元284) | 元467 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (元264) | 元250 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (元539) | 元553 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (元696) | 元950 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Stockton, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,637 (元141,331) | 元155,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (元6) | 元7 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (元328) | 元138 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockton, California (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元53) | 元15 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (元685) | 元100 | + 585% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元42) | 元15 | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (元25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.68 (元32) | 元28 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.33 (元16) | 元7 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.61 (元25) | 元7 | + 252% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (元148) | 元40 | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockton, California (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (元292) | 元100 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元149) | 元112 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (元1,033) | 元120 | + 761% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (元489) | 元195 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元56) | 元50 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (元27) | 元38 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.61 (元25) | 元15 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,938) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元234) | 元168 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (元48) | 元40 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 175 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Stockton, California (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元21,989
($3,211)
in Stockton, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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