- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Tempe, Arizona
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tempe, Arizona, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元67) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元52) | 元10 | + 416% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (元38) | 元10 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (元4.12) | 元12 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.76 (元12) | 元8 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.20 (元15) | 元8 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (元17) | 元20 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (元23) | 元12 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (元50) | 元8 | + 520% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.09 (元14) | 元6.00 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $5.00 (元34) | 元30 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.66 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.30 (元9) | 元20 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 324% | |||
| Housing in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 324% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,525 (元17,257) | 元3,000 | + 475% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,300 (元8,885) | 元1,500 | + 492% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $546 (元3,734) | 元400 | + 833% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $918 (元6,271) | 元2,000 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $650 (元4,442) | 元1,000 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $273 (元1,867) | 元300 | + 522% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (元220) | 元100 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (元2,299) | 元4,000 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (元901) | 元600 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (元66) | 元30 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (元104) | 元50 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $35 (元239) | 元300 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (元247) | 元500 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (元610) | 元500 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $40 (元273) | 元500 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,286 (元145,475) | 元300,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (元7) | 元6.00 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (元437) | 元150 | + 192% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元90) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.24 (元36) | 元10 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $39 (元267) | 元20 | + 1233% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (元761) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.53 (元38) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.35 (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.73 (元25) | 元30 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (元18) | 元12 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.53 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (元108) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (元239) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (元113) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (元294) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (元205) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (元59) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (元21) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (元1,021) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (元7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (元205) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.30 (元23) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 289 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,251
($2,671)
in Tempe, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,700
in Zhenjiang.
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