- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Tempe, Arizona
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tempe, Arizona, United States compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (元61) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (元48) | 元10 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (元35) | 元10 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (元4.37) | 元12 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.76 (元11) | 元8 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.20 (元14) | 元8 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (元16) | 元20 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (元21) | 元12 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (元46) | 元8 | + 469% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (元14) | 元6.00 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $5.00 (元31) | 元30 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.60 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.30 (元8) | 元20 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 289% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,525 (元15,840) | 元3,000 | + 428% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,300 (元8,155) | 元1,500 | + 444% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $546 (元3,427) | 元400 | + 757% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $918 (元5,756) | 元2,000 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $650 (元4,078) | 元1,000 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $273 (元1,714) | 元300 | + 471% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (元202) | 元100 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (元2,285) | 元4,000 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (元787) | 元600 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (元66) | 元30 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (元97) | 元50 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $35 (元220) | 元300 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (元251) | 元500 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (元557) | 元500 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $40 (元251) | 元500 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,888 (元131,034) | 元300,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (元7) | 元6.00 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (元401) | 元150 | + 168% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $35 (元217) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.53 (元35) | 元10 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (元140) | 元20 | + 598% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (元644) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.53 (元35) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.89 (元24) | 元30 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.95 (元18) | 元12 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (元100) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (元247) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (元104) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $35 (元220) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (元188) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (元54) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (元19) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (元2,725) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (元3.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (元188) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.30 (元21) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 299 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,949
($2,542)
in Tempe, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,700
in Zhenjiang.
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