Cost of living in Stockton, California, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockton, California (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元76) | 元32 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元45) | 元26 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (元26) | 元9 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (元7) | 元13 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.43 (元29) | 元11 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (元23) | 元9 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.77 (元31) | 元58 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.88 (元19) | 元8 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (元11) | 元8 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.10 (元14) | 元4.75 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (元80) | 元50 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (元12) | 元8 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (元17) | 元6 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Stockton, California (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,390 (元9,036) | 元3,567 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,162 (元7,554) | 元2,125 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (元1,089) | 元833 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,030 (元6,697) | 元2,333 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $764 (元4,970) | 元1,533 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (元690) | 元300 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (元288) | 元78 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $410 (元2,665) | 元8,000 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (元776) | 元2,000 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元63) | 元44 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (元110) | 元50 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Stockton, California (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (元285) | 元467 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (元234) | 元250 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (元466) | 元553 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (元715) | 元950 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Stockton, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,637 (元134,192) | 元155,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (元5.76) | 元7 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (元291) | 元138 | + 111% | |
| 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50) | 元15 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (元650) | 元100 | + 550% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元40) | 元15 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (元25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.80 (元25) | 元28 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.12 (元14) | 元7 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.96 (元26) | 元7 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (元141) | 元40 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockton, California (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (元277) | 元100 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元141) | 元112 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (元980) | 元120 | + 717% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (元464) | 元195 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元53) | 元50 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (元27) | 元38 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.39 (元22) | 元15 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,790) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元222) | 元168 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元41) | 元40 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Stockton, California (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,038
($2,928)
in Stockton, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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