Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (元71) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元46) | 元10 | + 365% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (元23) | 元10 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (元5.68) | 元12 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.77 (元11) | 元8 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.27 (元34) | 元8 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (元26) | 元20 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.62 (元30) | 元12 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.94 (元32) | 元8 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (元16) | 元6.00 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (元65) | 元30 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (元12) | 元5.00 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (元16) | 元20 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,370 (元8,872) | 元3,000 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $975 (元6,313) | 元1,500 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (元1,007) | 元400 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $693 (元4,487) | 元2,000 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $722 (元4,675) | 元1,000 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (元503) | 元300 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (元284) | 元100 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $389 (元2,518) | 元4,000 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (元679) | 元600 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (元86) | 元30 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元118) | 元50 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (元281) | 元300 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (元175) | 元500 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (元495) | 元500 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (元557) | 元500 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,500 (元132,762) | 元300,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (元4.14) | 元6.00 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (元324) | 元150 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (元105) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.93 (元38) | 元10 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (元70) | 元20 | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (元527) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.54 (元36) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (元28) | 元30 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.29 (元21) | 元12 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (元13) | 元5.00 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (元140) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (元313) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (元130) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $138 (元892) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (元259) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (元67) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (元25) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (元23) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (元2,785) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (元0.97) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (元241) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (元32) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 738 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,172
($2,034)
in Kansas City, Missouri
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,300
in Zhenjiang.
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