Cost of living in Zhengzhou is 33% higher than in Dhangadhi (without rent).
Rent in Zhengzhou is 30% more expensive than in Dhangadhi.
Cost of living including rent in Zhengzhou is 32% higher than in Dhangadhi.
Food in Zhengzhou is very similar to Dhangadhi.
Transport in Zhengzhou is 150% more expensive than in Dhangadhi.
| Zhengzhou | Dhangadhi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zhengzhou | Dhangadhi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.16 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.3 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.31 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.47 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.41 $ | 0.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.71 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.06 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 7.15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.3 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.99 $ | 2.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.14 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.92 $ | 9.58 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.1 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.36 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.95 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.06 $ | 0.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.6 $ | 58.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.5 $ | 89.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.81 $ | 7.84 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 129 $ | 63.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 343 $ | 127 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 181 $ | 124 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 465 $ | 162 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,232 $ | 941 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,608 $ | 582 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 714 $ | 339 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.91 % | 6.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 95.6 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.36 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Haircut | 4.53 $ | 2.11 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.7 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.1 $ | 22.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 260 $ | 67.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,861 $ | 3,636 $ |