- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Wichita, Kansas
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元79) | 元43 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元43) | 元26 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.77 (元19) | 元10 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (元5.04) | 元18 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.13 (元14) | 元10 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 (元21) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.26 (元28) | 元83 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (元25) | 元6 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.17 (元8) | 元5.66 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (元14) | 元4.20 | + 230% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元103) | 元80 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.57 (元10) | 元8 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (元10) | 元6 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,174 (元7,856) | 元3,286 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $851 (元5,696) | 元2,010 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (元1,179) | 元483 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $934 (元6,246) | 元2,512 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $638 (元4,266) | 元1,454 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (元742) | 元100 | + 642% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (元318) | 元65 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $370 (元2,474) | 元10,000 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (元654) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (元57) | 元38 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元122) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元283) | 元509 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元216) | 元100 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (元466) | 元680 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (元745) | 元1,500 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,056 (元127,481) | 元175,811 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (元3.80) | 元7 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (元453) | 元147 | + 209% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元86) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元41) | 元15 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (元87) | 元10 | + 770% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (元499) | 元100 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.21 (元35) | 元15 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.85 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.36 (元22) | 元28 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.32 (元16) | 元7 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.20 (元8) | 元7 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (元92) | 元40 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (元245) | 元100 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (元138) | 元112 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (元307) | 元120 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (元403) | 元195 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元45) | 元50 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (元26) | 元38 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.72 (元25) | 元15 | + 61% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $142 (元950) | 元3,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.60 (元4.01) | 元1.00 | + 301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元231) | 元168 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元42) | 元40 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 344 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,452
($2,459)
in Wichita, Kansas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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