- Cost of Living
- China
- Spain
- Chengdu
- Palma de Mallorca
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chengdu (China) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
| Food | 36% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chengdu (China) is 36% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元50 (€6.09) | €13 | 53% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元19.20 (€2.34) | €6.85 | 66% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元10.27 (€1.25) | €3.21 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元8.71 (€1.06) | €0.95 | 12% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元21 (€2.56) | €1.57 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7.50 (€0.91) | €2.10 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (€6.09) | €6.50 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元9.70 (€1.18) | €1.50 | 21% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元10 (€1.22) | €2.80 | 57% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3.60 (€0.44) | €1.02 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元175 (€21) | €6.58 | 224% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.78 (€0.95) | €1.97 | 52% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7.80 (€0.95) | €1.30 | 27% |
| Housing | 50% | ||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 50% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元3,133 (€381) | €897 | 57% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元1,087 (€132) | €151 | 13% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元140 (€17.04) | €39 | 57% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,750 (€456) | €650 | 30% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元1,000 (€122) | €99 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (€3.77) | €5 | 25% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元34 (€4.14) | €11.50 | 64% |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 21% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元590 (€72) | €125 | 43% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元200 (€24) | €28 | 12% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元745 (€91) | €74 | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元533 (€65) | €80 | 19% |
| Transportation | 17% | ||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 17% more expensive than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元280,000 (€34,079) | €24,913 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元10.80 (€1.31) | €1.47 | 11% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元285 (€35) | €31 | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元28 (€3.39) | €23 | 85% |
| Personal Care | 104% | ||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 104% more expensive than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元300 (€37) | €12.08 | 202% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元14.50 (€1.76) | €3.50 | 50% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (€3.65) | €2.75 | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元50 (€6.09) | €3.25 | 87% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (€1.46) | €1.65 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.40 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元35 (€4.26) | €13.25 | 68% |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 18% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元67 (€8.15) | €29 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元117 (€14.26) | €15 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元150 (€18.26) | €50 | 63% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元350 (€43) | €47 | 10% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (€5.02) | €9.33 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (€3.65) | €2.99 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元19.29 (€2.35) | €2.11 | 11% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,200 (€146) | €110 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.93 (€0.24) | €0.08 | 194% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元338 (€41) | €63 | 34% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.75 (€2.16) | €4.33 | 50% |
| TOTAL | 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 376 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Palma de Mallorca
you would need to make just about €2,073
(元17,035)
in Chengdu.