- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Wuxi
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuxi, China compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Wuxi (China) is 22% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 | 元26 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 | 元25 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元9 | 元8 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 | 元15 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 元15 | 元9 | + 72% | |
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4.00 | + 38% | |
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 | + 16% | |||
Housing in Wuxi (China) is 16% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,200 | 元3,286 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,025 | 元2,010 | + 51% | |
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2,375 | + 5% | |
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 | + 85% | |||
Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 85% 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 | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元173,250 | 元183,333 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 | 元7 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元250 | 元117 | + 114% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 107% | |||
Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 107% 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 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元12 | 元7 | + 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 | 元40 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 29% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元103 | 元100 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元90 | 元112 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元240 | 元120 | + 100% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元337 | 元195 | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 | 元50 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 | 元38 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 | 元15 | + 62% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
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16 | 元40 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 32% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元14,490
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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