- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Wuxi
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuxi, China compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元44 | 元43 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 | 元26 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元9 | 元10 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 | 元18 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 | 元10 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 | 元83 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 | 元6 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 | 元5.66 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.50 | 元4.20 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 | 元80 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 | 元8 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 | 元6 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 23% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,750 | 元3,286 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,000 | 元2,010 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元580 | 元483 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 | 元2,512 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,272 | 元1,454 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 | 元100 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 | 元65 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 | 元10,000 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 | 元38 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 76% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元700 | 元509 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元471 | 元100 | + 371% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元706 | 元680 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元550 | 元1,500 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 117% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元174,333 | 元175,811 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 | 元7 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元689 | 元147 | + 370% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 105% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元48 | 元15 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 | 元10 | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元500 | 元100 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 | 元15 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 | 元28 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 | 元7 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 | 元7 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 | 元40 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 10% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元119 | 元100 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元96 | 元112 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元283 | 元195 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 | 元50 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 | 元38 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 | 元15 | + 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元178 | 元3,000 | - 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 | 元1.00 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元600 | 元168 | + 256% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元13 | 元40 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Do you live in Zhengzhou? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 256% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 8% cheaper than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in London is 12% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Paris is 12% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 8% cheaper than in Rio
- Cost of living in Sydney is 94% more expensive than in Joburg
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kathmandu (Nepal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shijiazhuang (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dalian (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Novosibirsk (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chandigarh (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jinan (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 46% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元14,447
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,900
in Zhengzhou.
Recent Prices Added
- Public transport in Seattle, Washington costs $75 (20 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Jakarta costs Rp 400,000 (21 minutes ago)
- Internet 8 mbps, 1 month in Santiago costs CH$25,000 (23 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Monterrey costs Mex$ 3,000 (26 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Calgary costs C$1,017 (33 minutes ago)
- 12 doses box of antibiotics in Kingston costs J$3,000 (33 minutes ago)