Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri, United States vs Zhenjiang, China
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (90元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (52元) | 10元 | + 425% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.48 (24元) | 10元 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (6元) | 12元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (17元) | 8元 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.34 (30元) | 9元 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (42元) | 20元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (23元) | 11元 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (11元) | 8元 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (21元) | 6.00元 | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (98元) | 30元 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (12元) | 5.00元 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (14元) | 20元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,419 (9,789元) | 3,000元 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $931 (6,422元) | 1,500元 | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 (1,617元) | 400元 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $943 (6,501元) | 2,000元 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $713 (4,918元) | 1,000元 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $151 (1,042元) | 300元 | + 247% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (303元) | 100元 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (2,323元) | 4,000元 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (741元) | 600元 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (75元) | 30元 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (133元) | 50元 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (316元) | 300元 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (343元) | 500元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (630元) | 500元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (814元) | 500元 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,546 (169,301元) | 300,000元 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (4.72元) | 6.00元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (345元) | 150元 | + 130% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (114元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (42元) | 10元 | + 323% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (106元) | 20元 | + 429% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (771元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.90 (41元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.12 (22元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (30元) | 30元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.29 (23元) | 12元 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.23 (15元) | 5.00元 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (167元) | 25元 | + 569% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (292元) | 80元 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (150元) | 50元 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $161 (1,111元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (608元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (74元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (35元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (40元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,961元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (1.11元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (325元) | 175元 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.76 (40元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 784 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 14,412元
($2,090)
in Kansas City, Missouri
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,200元
in Zhenjiang.
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