- Cost of Living
- China
- Portugal
- Zhuhai
- Lisbon
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Zhuhai (China) and Lisbon (Portugal)
| Food | 29% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zhuhai (China) is 29% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元30 (€3.78) | €7.94 | 52% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元19 (€2.40) | €5.45 | 56% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元16 (€2.02) | €3.15 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元6.50 (€0.82) | €0.66 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (€1.26) | €2.06 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.32 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元5 (€0.63) | €3.59 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (€1.26) | €1.36 | 7% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元5 (€0.63) | €1.25 | 49% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元9.50 (€1.20) | €0.86 | 39% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元120 (€15.14) | €5.20 | 191% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.50 (€0.95) | €1.65 | 43% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5 (€0.63) | €0.92 | 31% |
| Housing | 53% | ||
| Housing in Zhuhai (China) is 53% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元3,000 (€378) | €875 | 57% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 (€50) | €96 | 48% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元128 (€16.19) | €23 | 29% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (€378) | €581 | 35% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元500 (€63) | €103 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8.23 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元17.50 (€2.21) | €6.57 | 66% |
| Clothes | 45% | ||
| Clothes in Zhuhai (China) is 45% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元500 (€63) | €85 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元35 (€4.42) | €31 | 86% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | €76 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | €74 | - |
| Transportation | 31% | ||
| Transportation in Zhuhai (China) is 31% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €30,012 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元10 (€1.26) | €1.66 | 24% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元150 (€18.92) | €39 | 51% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €7.61 | - |
| Personal Care | 68% | ||
| Personal Care in Zhuhai (China) is 68% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元150 (€18.92) | €5.80 | 226% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元10 (€1.26) | €4.18 | 70% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (€4.42) | €3.18 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元36 (€4.54) | €4.52 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.49 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (€1.39) | €2.58 | 46% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元50 (€6.31) | €11.96 | 47% |
| Entertainment | 9% | ||
| Entertainment in Zhuhai (China) is 9% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元50 (€6.31) | €25 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元140 (€17.66) | €12.13 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €42 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元500 (€63) | €43 | 45% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (€5.05) | €6.58 | 23% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元20 (€2.52) | €1.65 | 52% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元14.20 (€1.79) | €2.01 | 11% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €152 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元4 (€0.50) | €0.21 | 135% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | €59 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元8.50 (€1.07) | €4.22 | 75% |
| TOTAL | 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,375 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Lisbon
you would need to make just about €2,298
(元18,217)
in Zhuhai.