Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元76) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元51) | 元10 | + 407% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (元24) | 元10 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (元6) | 元12 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.77 (元12) | 元8 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.27 (元36) | 元8 | + 353% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (元27) | 元20 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.62 (元32) | 元12 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.94 (元34) | 元8 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (元17) | 元6.00 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (元69) | 元30 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (元13) | 元5.00 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (元17) | 元20 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,370 (元9,422) | 元3,000 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $975 (元6,704) | 元1,500 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (元1,069) | 元400 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $693 (元4,765) | 元2,000 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $722 (元4,965) | 元1,000 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (元535) | 元300 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (元301) | 元100 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $357 (元2,455) | 元4,000 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (元679) | 元600 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (元86) | 元30 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元127) | 元50 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 47% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (元298) | 元300 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (元186) | 元500 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (元526) | 元500 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (元591) | 元500 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,500 (元140,991) | 元300,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (元4.40) | 元6.00 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (元344) | 元150 | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元111) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.93 (元41) | 元10 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (元74) | 元20 | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (元622) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.72 (元39) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (元21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (元30) | 元30 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.29 (元23) | 元12 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.23 (元15) | 元5.00 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (元161) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (元334) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元138) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $138 (元948) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (元275) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元69) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (元24) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (元2,958) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (元1.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (元256) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (元34) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 762 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,261
($1,928)
in Kansas City, Missouri
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,800
in Zhenjiang.
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