- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Wichita, Kansas
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元76) | 元32 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元42) | 元26 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.83 (元18) | 元9 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (元4.29) | 元13 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.24 (元15) | 元11 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.83 (元18) | 元9 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.38 (元28) | 元58 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (元24) | 元8 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.17 (元8) | 元8 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (元13) | 元4.75 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元100) | 元50 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.53 (元10) | 元8 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (元9) | 元6 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,138 (元7,402) | 元3,567 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $794 (元5,163) | 元2,125 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (元1,219) | 元833 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,024 (元6,659) | 元2,333 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $526 (元3,417) | 元1,533 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (元725) | 元300 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (元328) | 元78 | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $378 (元2,457) | 元8,000 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (元636) | 元2,000 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (元57) | 元44 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (元101) | 元50 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元275) | 元467 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (元214) | 元250 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (元467) | 元553 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (元724) | 元950 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,265 (元125,275) | 元155,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (元3.94) | 元7 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (元421) | 元138 | + 206% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元83) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元40) | 元15 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (元87) | 元10 | + 767% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $76 (元495) | 元100 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.28 (元34) | 元15 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.36 (元22) | 元28 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.32 (元15) | 元7 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 (元7) | 元7 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (元97) | 元40 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (元238) | 元100 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (元138) | 元112 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (元298) | 元120 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (元388) | 元195 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元44) | 元50 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (元26) | 元38 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.72 (元24) | 元15 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,784) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.74 (元4.81) | 元1.00 | + 381% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (元247) | 元168 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元41) | 元40 | + 4% | |
| 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 159 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,280
($2,657)
in Wichita, Kansas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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