- Cost of Living
- China
- Spain
- Kunming
- Palma de Mallorca
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kunming (China) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
| Food | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 49% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元31 (€3.74) | €13 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (€3.22) | €6.85 | 53% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元15 (€1.83) | €3.21 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12.25 (€1.49) | €0.95 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (€1.34) | €1.57 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (€0.97) | €2.10 | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (€4.20) | €6.50 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10.75 (€1.31) | €1.50 | 13% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (€0.85) | €2.80 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3 (€0.37) | €1.02 | 64% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元110 (€13.39) | €6.58 | 103% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9.50 (€1.16) | €1.97 | 41% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.20 (€0.51) | €1.30 | 61% |
| Housing | 64% | ||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 64% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元2,800 (€341) | €897 | 62% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元220 (€27) | €151 | 82% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元112 (€13.57) | €39 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,067 (€252) | €650 | 61% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €99 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元15 (€1.83) | €5 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元35 (€4.26) | €11.50 | 63% |
| Clothes | 31% | ||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 31% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元350 (€43) | €125 | 66% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元300 (€37) | €28 | 33% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元425 (€52) | €74 | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元75 (€9.13) | €80 | 89% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 44% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,913 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.50 (€0.91) | €1.47 | 38% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (€7.30) | €31 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元29 (€3.53) | €23 | 84% |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 37% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元30 (€3.65) | €12.08 | 70% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (€3.04) | €3.50 | 13% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (€4.87) | €2.75 | 77% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元25 (€3.04) | €3.25 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (€1.10) | €1.65 | 34% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (€1.34) | €2.40 | 44% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元23 (€2.84) | €13.25 | 79% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 33% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元87 (€10.55) | €29 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元110 (€13.39) | €15 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元240 (€29) | €50 | 42% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元155 (€18.87) | €47 | 60% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元27 (€3.31) | €9.33 | 65% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元22 (€2.68) | €2.99 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元13 (€1.58) | €2.11 | 25% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元2,500 (€304) | €110 | 177% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (€0.02) | €0.08 | 70% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元175 (€21) | €63 | 66% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元14 (€1.70) | €4.33 | 61% |
| TOTAL | 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 49% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Palma de Mallorca
you would need to make just about €1,931
(元15,864)
in Kunming.