- Cost of Living
- China
- Spain
- Xingtai
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xingtai, China compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Xingtai (China) is 33% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元20 (€2.60) | €11 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元20 (€2.63) | €6 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (€1.30) | €3.38 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元8 (€1.04) | €2.61 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 元10 (€1.30) | €1.93 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (€1.04) | €1.63 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元70 (€9) | €5.67 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (€0.91) | €1.68 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.50 (€0.58) | €1.38 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 (€0.65) | €1.05 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元99 (€13) | €3.38 | + 281% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 (€1.30) | €1.33 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (€1.30) | €0.50 | + 160% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Xingtai (China) is 28% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,800 (€234) | €600 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €450 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €90 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €388 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €333 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (€8) | €30 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元4,300 (€559) | €392 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元350 (€45) | €55 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元16 (€2.08) | €7 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元18 (€2.27) | €9 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Xingtai (China) is 7% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元220 (€29) | €75 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元240 (€31) | €23 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元450 (€58) | €65 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元400 (€52) | €65 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Xingtai (China) is 8% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元160,000 (€20,797) | €22,500 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (€0.91) | €1.20 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元50 (€6) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Xingtai (China) is 16% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (€2.60) | €6 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.00 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.50 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元22 (€2.86) | €3.75 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元3.30 (€0.43) | €1.20 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元8 (€1.04) | €1.50 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €9 | - | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Xingtai (China) is 10% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €21 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元100 (€13) | €14 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €54 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €32 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €5.00 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元40 (€5.20) | €1.63 | + 218% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.32 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (€0.03) | €0.21 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €58 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.30 | - | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Xingtai (China) is 20% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,513
(元11,639)
in Xingtai.
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