Cost of living comparison between Wuxi (China) and Paris (France)
| Food | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 60% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元20 (€2.49) | €15.94 | 84% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (€3.11) | €6.92 | 55% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元10 (€1.24) | €5.75 | 78% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (€2.24) | €1.28 | 75% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (€1.49) | €3.14 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (€0.87) | €2.72 | 68% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (€4.73) | €5.78 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10.50 (€1.31) | €2.44 | 46% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元12 (€1.49) | €2.26 | 34% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元6 (€0.75) | €1.49 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8.60 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (€0.87) | €2.00 | 56% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7.50 (€0.93) | €1.26 | 26% |
| Housing | 76% | ||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 76% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元3,833 (€477) | €2,312 | 79% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元600 (€75) | €101 | 26% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元50 (€6.22) | €30 | 79% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,750 (€466) | €602 | 23% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €101 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8.21 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元15 (€1.87) | €15.05 | 88% |
| Clothes | 13% | ||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 13% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元600 (€75) | €92 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元249 (€31) | €36 | 14% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元700 (€87) | €73 | 19% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元600 (€75) | €98 | 24% |
| Transportation | 35% | ||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 35% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元201,500 (€25,064) | €16,770 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.15 (€0.89) | €1.58 | 44% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (€25) | €61 | 59% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €15.32 | - |
| Personal Care | 19% | ||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 19% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元65 (€8.09) | €7.36 | 10% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (€3.98) | €4.62 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.88 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (€1.24) | €2.26 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (€1.24) | €2.54 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (€3.73) | €23 | 84% |
| Entertainment | 34% | ||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 34% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元150 (€18.66) | €40 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (€14.93) | €19.42 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €74 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元450 (€56) | €63 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元80 (€9.95) | €10.95 | 9% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €4.32 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元30 (€3.73) | €5.12 | 27% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | - | €152 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 (€0.04) | €0.40 | 91% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元600 (€75) | €74 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元10 (€1.24) | €5.95 | 79% |
| TOTAL | 54% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,898 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,000
in Paris
you would need to make just about €1,371
(元11,021)
in Wuxi.