Cost of living
Zhengzhou compared to Shenyang
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Overview comparison
ZhengzhouShenyang
Consumer prices in Shenyang are roughly 13% higher than in Zhengzhou.
Cost of living
| Item | Zhengzhou | Shenyang |
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| Total with rent one person | 573 | 571 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,495 | 1,577 |
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| Without rent one person | 321 | 404 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,190 | 1,295 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 174.23 | 134.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 467.63 | 325.45 |
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| Food person | 215 | 267 |
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| Food family | 558 | 685 |
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| Transport person | 81.39 | 74.54 |
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| Transport family | 156.82 | 161.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.84 years | 79.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zhengzhou | Shenyang |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.2 | 3.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.13 | 23.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.38 | 3.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.74 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.12 | 2.99 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 0.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zhengzhou | Shenyang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 195.58 | 212.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 103.89 | 106.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 554.45 | 483.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 340.27 | 264.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.98 | 36.06 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.1 | 56.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.95 | 13.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zhengzhou | Shenyang |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.37 | 5.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,749 | 2,044 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,407 | 1,547 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.5% | 10.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.67 | 2.98 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 1.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zhengzhou | Shenyang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.07 | 1.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.93 | 0.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.39 | 10.37 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 | 3.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.01 | 13.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.97 | 1.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Zhengzhou | Shenyang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 88.02 | 25.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.22 | 3.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.75 | 19.7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.11 | 4.25 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.85 | 62.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.08 | 61.52 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 275.14 | 395.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,863 | 23,782 |
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