- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Wichita, Kansas
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元82) | 元32 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元48) | 元26 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.19 (元22) | 元9 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (元4.09) | 元14 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (元18) | 元12 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.07 (元21) | 元7 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.58 (元31) | 元58 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.83 (元26) | 元7 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.17 (元8) | 元7 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (元15) | 元5.01 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (元94) | 元60 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.54 (元11) | 元7 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.63 (元11) | 元7 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,085 (元7,434) | 元3,567 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $783 (元5,361) | 元2,125 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (元1,332) | 元833 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,027 (元7,035) | 元2,333 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $517 (元3,545) | 元1,533 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (元744) | 元300 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (元321) | 元78 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (元2,419) | 元8,000 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (元701) | 元2,000 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (元58) | 元44 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (元106) | 元50 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (元292) | 元467 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (元248) | 元250 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (元498) | 元553 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (元755) | 元950 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,377 (元132,717) | 元155,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (元4.39) | 元7 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $66 (元453) | 元138 | + 230% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元89) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.75 (元39) | 元15 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (元82) | 元10 | + 722% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (元498) | 元100 | + 398% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.28 (元36) | 元15 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.21 (元22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.44 (元24) | 元28 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.34 (元16) | 元7 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (元9) | 元7 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (元104) | 元40 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (元259) | 元100 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元149) | 元112 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (元272) | 元120 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (元375) | 元195 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元50) | 元50 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.22 (元29) | 元38 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.78 (元26) | 元15 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (元2,961) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.74 (元5.06) | 元1.00 | + 406% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (元272) | 元168 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元43) | 元40 | + 9% | |
| 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 248 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,298
($2,671)
in Wichita, Kansas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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