Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元69) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元43) | 元10 | + 332% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (元22) | 元10 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (元5.50) | 元12 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.77 (元11) | 元8 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.27 (元33) | 元8 | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (元25) | 元20 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.62 (元29) | 元12 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.94 (元31) | 元8 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (元16) | 元6.00 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (元63) | 元30 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (元12) | 元5.00 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (元16) | 元20 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,370 (元8,594) | 元3,000 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $975 (元6,115) | 元1,500 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (元975) | 元400 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $693 (元4,347) | 元2,000 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $722 (元4,528) | 元1,000 | + 353% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (元488) | 元300 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (元275) | 元100 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $333 (元2,087) | 元4,000 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (元619) | 元600 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元64) | 元30 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (元106) | 元50 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (元272) | 元300 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (元169) | 元500 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (元479) | 元500 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (元540) | 元500 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,500 (元128,603) | 元300,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (元4.01) | 元6.00 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (元314) | 元150 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元100) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.41 (元34) | 元10 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (元68) | 元20 | + 239% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (元535) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.75 (元36) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (元21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.05 (元25) | 元30 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.48 (元16) | 元12 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (元133) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (元295) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元125) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $127 (元794) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (元251) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元66) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (元24) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (元22) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (元2,698) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (元0.94) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (元233) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (元31) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 531 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,560
($1,843)
in Kansas City, Missouri
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,500
in Zhenjiang.
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