- Cost of Living
- China
- Greece
- Anyang
- Kavala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Anyang (China) and Kavala (Greece)
| Food | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anyang (China) is 61% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元20 (€2.52) | €20 | 87% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (€3.78) | €5 | 24% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元25 (€3.15) | €2.50 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (€1.89) | €1.03 | 83% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元6 (€0.76) | €3.60 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6 (€0.76) | €1.10 | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元30 (€3.78) | €4.25 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (€1.89) | €1.45 | 30% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元4 (€0.50) | €0.50 | 1% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元2 (€0.25) | €2 | 87% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元30 (€3.78) | €7.50 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (€0.88) | €1.75 | 50% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4 (€0.50) | €1.50 | 66% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Anyang (China) is 5% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | - | €250 | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €120 | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元100 (€12.61) | €25 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €525 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €200 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5 | - |
| Clothes | 7% | ||
| Clothes in Anyang (China) is 7% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元160 (€20) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | €100 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元180 (€23) | €60 | 62% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元240 (€30) | - | - |
| Transportation | |||
| Transportation in Anyang (China) is in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.73 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | €30 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Anyang (China) is 33% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元15 (€1.89) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元10 (€1.26) | €4 | 68% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元10 (€1.26) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (€1.01) | €3.50 | 71% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元4 (€0.50) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €10 | - |
| Entertainment | 27% | ||
| Entertainment in Anyang (China) is 27% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元25 (€3.15) | €20 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €30 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元80 (€10.09) | €33 | 69% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元5 (€0.63) | €3 | 79% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | €2.75 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €180 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | €40 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | €3 | - |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Anyang (China) is 31% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€625
in Kavala
you would need to make just about €430
(元3,407)
in Anyang.