- Cost of Living
- France
- China
- Montpellier
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montpellier, France compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montpellier (France) is 53% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (元109) | 元10 | + 994% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元64) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.75 (元45) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (元8) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.29 (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (元19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (元58) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.82 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (元11) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (元8) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元52) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.83 (元14) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (元8) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Montpellier (France) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,235 (元9,709) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €926 (元7,279) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (元922) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €769 (元6,048) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €576 (元4,528) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €45 (元354) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (元235) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €506 (元3,976) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €153 (元1,205) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (元49) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (元92) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Montpellier (France) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (元628) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (元280) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (元664) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (元793) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Montpellier (France) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,818 (元210,841) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (元10) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (元313) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (元177) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.75 (元37) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (元150) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (元190) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.17 (元33) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (元29) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (元30) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.73 (元21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.53 (元20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (元144) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (元296) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (元153) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (元399) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (元473) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元81) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.59 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.87 (元46) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €144 (元1,130) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (元1.79) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (元268) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (元57) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 147 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is 53% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元42,945
(€5,462)
in Montpellier
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元28,000
in Aksu.
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