- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Wichita, Kansas
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas, United States compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元77) | 元26 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元41) | 元25 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.13 (元20) | 元8 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (元4.56) | 元15 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (元13) | 元9 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.96 (元19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.26 (元27) | 元83 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (元23) | 元6 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (元8) | 元5.66 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (元13) | 元4.00 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元97) | 元80 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.61 (元10) | 元8 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (元9) | 元6 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,131 (元7,139) | 元3,286 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $851 (元5,371) | 元2,010 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (元1,112) | 元483 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $934 (元5,890) | 元2,375 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $638 (元4,023) | 元1,454 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (元699) | 元100 | + 599% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (元300) | 元65 | + 359% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $370 (元2,333) | 元10,000 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (元617) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (元54) | 元38 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元115) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (元267) | 元509 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (元202) | 元100 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (元439) | 元680 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (元703) | 元1,500 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,265 (元121,549) | 元183,333 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (元3.72) | 元7 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (元431) | 元117 | + 270% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元81) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (元39) | 元15 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (元84) | 元10 | + 741% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (元471) | 元100 | + 371% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.28 (元33) | 元15 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.36 (元21) | 元28 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.32 (元15) | 元7 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 (元7) | 元7 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (元94) | 元40 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (元231) | 元100 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (元134) | 元112 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (元289) | 元120 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (元380) | 元195 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (元43) | 元50 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (元25) | 元38 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.72 (元23) | 元15 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,701) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (元2.71) | 元1.00 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (元217) | 元168 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (元40) | 元40 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,590
($2,629)
in Wichita, Kansas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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