Cost of living in Stockton, California, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockton, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元81) | 元43 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元46) | 元26 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (元27) | 元10 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (元8) | 元18 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.43 (元30) | 元10 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.59 (元24) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.77 (元32) | 元83 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.88 (元19) | 元6 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (元11) | 元5.66 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (元16) | 元4.20 | + 274% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (元86) | 元80 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (元12) | 元8 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (元20) | 元6 | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Stockton, California (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,390 (元9,381) | 元3,286 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,152 (元7,777) | 元2,010 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (元1,131) | 元483 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,028 (元6,938) | 元2,512 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $629 (元4,246) | 元1,454 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (元717) | 元100 | + 617% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (元296) | 元65 | + 353% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $425 (元2,867) | 元10,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (元805) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元65) | 元38 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (元114) | - | - | |
| 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287) | 元509 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (元236) | 元100 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (元484) | 元680 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (元743) | 元1,500 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Stockton, California (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,281 (元130,168) | 元175,811 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (元5.96) | 元7 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (元621) | 元147 | + 324% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockton, California (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元52) | 元15 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (元675) | 元100 | + 575% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (元42) | 元15 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (元26) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.80 (元26) | 元28 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.12 (元14) | 元7 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.96 (元27) | 元7 | + 282% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (元146) | 元40 | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockton, California (United States) is 28% 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146) | 元112 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (元1,018) | 元120 | + 748% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (元443) | 元195 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元55) | 元50 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.33 (元29) | 元38 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.56 (元24) | 元15 | + 56% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $160 (元1,080) | 元3,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (元236) | 元168 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元42) | 元40 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 111 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2017.
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Cost of living in Stockton, California (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,880
($2,500)
in Stockton, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,000
in Zhengzhou.
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