- Cost of Living
- China
- Greece
- Lanzhou
- Alexandroupoli
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lanzhou, China compared to Alexandroupoli, Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lanzhou (China) is 46% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元10 (€1.28) | €9 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (€3.46) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元6.00 (€0.77) | €5.46 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (€1.66) | €1.15 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.61 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (€6) | €5.87 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €3.58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元3.50 (€0.45) | €1.67 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 (€0.64) | €0.92 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (€13) | €5.34 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.00 (€0.77) | €2.69 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.89 | - | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Lanzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (€192) | €386 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,000 (€256) | €292 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元310 (€40) | €127 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €276 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €235 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €117 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (€8) | €27 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €500 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €60 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €8 | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Lanzhou (China) is 15% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元400 (€51) | €98 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €21 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元595 (€76) | €82 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €67 | - | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Lanzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,472 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.56 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元163 (€21) | €41 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Lanzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €4.66 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元30 (€3.84) | €24 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.00 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.29 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €3.27 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €3.84 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (€1.92) | €10 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Lanzhou (China) is 2% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €21 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元100 (€13) | €18 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €23 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €35 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元50 (€6) | €3.37 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.94 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €34 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元10 (€1.28) | €4.00 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lanzhou (China) is 26% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,200
in Alexandroupoli
you would need to make just about €891
(元6,958)
in Lanzhou.
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