Cost of living in Damak is 28% lower than in Zhengzhou (without rent).
Rent in Damak is 52% cheaper than in Zhengzhou.
Cost of living including rent in Damak is 37% lower than in Zhengzhou.
Food in Damak is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou.
Transport in Damak is 63% cheaper than in Zhengzhou.
| Damak | Zhengzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Damak | Zhengzhou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.67 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.2 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.92 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.51 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.39 $ | 0.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.4 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.74 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.21 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.95 $ | 2.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.6 $ | 14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.08 $ | 3.92 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.9 $ | 14 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.93 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.62 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.97 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.76 $ | 1.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.7 $ | 35.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.2 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.1 $ | 8.81 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 55.9 $ | 129 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 118 $ | 343 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 65.3 $ | 181 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 170 $ | 465 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 595 $ | 3,232 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 381 $ | 1,608 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 196 $ | 714 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.45 % | 4.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27 $ | 95.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.26 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Haircut | 2.44 $ | 4.53 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32.9 $ | 77.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.8 $ | 47.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 56.2 $ | 260 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,493 $ | 19,861 $ |