- Cost of Living
- China
- Greece
- Wuxi
- Kavala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Wuxi (China) and Kavala (Greece)
| Food | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 54% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元20 (€2.43) | €20 | 88% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (€3.10) | €5 | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元10 (€1.22) | €2.50 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (€2.19) | €1.03 | 112% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (€1.95) | €3.60 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (€0.85) | €1.10 | 23% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (€4.62) | €4.25 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10.50 (€1.28) | €1.45 | 12% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元12 (€1.46) | €0.50 | 192% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元6 (€0.73) | €2 | 63% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (€12.17) | €7.50 | 62% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (€0.85) | €1.75 | 51% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7.50 (€0.91) | €1.50 | 39% |
| Housing | 3% | ||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 3% more expensive than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元3,625 (€441) | €250 | 76% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元525 (€64) | €120 | 47% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元50 (€6.09) | €25 | 76% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,750 (€456) | €525 | 13% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €200 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元15 (€1.83) | €5 | 63% |
| Clothes | 48% | ||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 48% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元600 (€73) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元249 (€30) | €100 | 70% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元700 (€85) | €60 | 42% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元600 (€73) | - | - |
| Transportation | 21% | ||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 21% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元201,500 (€24,525) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.15 (€0.87) | €1.73 | 50% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (€24) | €30 | 19% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 15% more expensive than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元65 (€7.91) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (€3.89) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元80 (€9.74) | €4 | 143% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (€1.22) | €3.50 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (€1.22) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元45 (€5.48) | €10 | 45% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 13% more expensive than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元150 (€18.26) | €20 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (€14.61) | €16 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €30 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元330 (€40) | €33 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元80 (€9.74) | €8 | 22% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元27 (€3.29) | €3 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元30 (€3.65) | €2.75 | 33% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €180 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 (€0.04) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元600 (€73) | €40 | 83% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元10 (€1.22) | €3 | 59% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 23% 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 €484
(元3,977)
in Wuxi.