- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Wichita, Kansas
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (85元) | 32元 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (51元) | 26元 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.00 (21元) | 9元 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.56 (3.88元) | 14元 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.19 (15元) | 12元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.07 (21元) | 7元 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.46 (31元) | 58元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.83 (27元) | 7元 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.17 (8元) | 7元 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (16元) | 5.01元 | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (90元) | 60元 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.58 (11元) | 7元 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (12元) | 7元 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,073 (7,443元) | 3,567元 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $795 (5,515元) | 2,125元 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (1,313元) | 833元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,068 (7,407元) | 2,333元 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $535 (3,711元) | 1,533元 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (753元) | 300元 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (341元) | 78元 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $320 (2,219元) | 8,000元 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (770元) | 2,000元 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (61元) | 44元 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (108元) | 50元 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (296元) | 467元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (251元) | 250元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (589元) | 553元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (713元) | 950元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,154 (139,832元) | 155,000元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (4.47元) | 7元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $66 (459元) | 138元 | + 234% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (92元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.75 (40元) | 15元 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (83元) | 10元 | + 733% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (552元) | 100元 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.28 (37元) | 15元 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.21 (22元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.44 (24元) | 28元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.34 (16元) | 7元 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (9元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (106元) | 40元 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (262元) | 100元 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (150元) | 112元 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (276元) | 120元 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (376元) | 195元 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (51元) | 50元 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.27 (30元) | 38元 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.78 (26元) | 15元 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (3,000元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.74 (5.13元) | 1.00元 | + 413% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (285元) | 168元 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (44元) | 40元 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 20,607元
($2,970)
in Wichita, Kansas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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