- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Wichita, Kansas
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas, United States vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (77元) | 32元 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (48元) | 26元 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.20 (22元) | 9元 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.55 (3.74元) | 14元 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.16 (15元) | 12元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.20 (22元) | 7元 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.87 (26元) | 58元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (27元) | 7元 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (9元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.34 (16元) | 5.01元 | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (86元) | 60元 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.62 (11元) | 7元 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.63 (11元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,077 (7,288元) | 3,567元 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $800 (5,415元) | 2,125元 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (1,192元) | 833元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,028 (6,958元) | 2,333元 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $501 (3,392元) | 1,533元 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (703元) | 300元 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (329元) | 78元 | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $298 (2,014元) | 8,000元 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (717元) | 2,000元 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (59元) | 44元 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (112元) | 50元 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (289元) | 467元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (245元) | 250元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (599元) | 553元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (695元) | 950元 | - 27% | |
| 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 | $20,154 (136,407元) | 155,000元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (4.33元) | 7元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $66 (448元) | 138元 | + 226% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (89元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.75 (39元) | 15元 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (81元) | 10元 | + 712% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (538元) | 100元 | + 438% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.28 (36元) | 15元 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.21 (22元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.44 (23元) | 28元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.01 (14元) | 7元 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (9元) | 7元 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (103元) | 40元 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (256元) | 100元 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (146元) | 112元 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (269元) | 120元 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (367元) | 195元 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (50元) | 50元 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.27 (29元) | 38元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.78 (26元) | 15元 | + 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (2,926元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.74 (5.00元) | 1.00元 | + 400% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (278元) | 168元 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (45元) | 40元 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 19,821元
($2,929)
in Wichita, Kansas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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