- Cost of Living
- China
- Greece
- Lanzhou
- Alexandroupoli
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lanzhou, China compared to Alexandroupoli, Greece
Currency:
Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Lanzhou (China) is 44% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元10 (€1.30) | €9 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (€3.50) | €6 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元6.00 (€0.78) | €5.46 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (€1.68) | €1.14 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | - | €5.97 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.61 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (€6) | €5.87 | + 10% | |
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 (€0.65) | €0.95 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (€13) | €6 | + 99% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.00 (€0.78) | €2.69 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.89 | - | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Lanzhou (China) is 16% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,000 (€259) | €386 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,000 (€259) | €282 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元1,055 (€137) | €127 | + 7% | |
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 | - | €225 | - | |
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 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元5,000 (€648) | €500 | + 30% | |
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 (€52) | €98 | - 47% | |
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 (€77) | €82 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €67 | - | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Lanzhou (China) is 23% 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 | - | €1.58 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元163 (€21) | €40 | - 47% | |
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 (€3.89) | €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 | - | €2.74 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €3.84 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (€1.94) | €10 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Lanzhou (China) is 4% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €23 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元65 (€8) | €16 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元100 (€13) | €23 | - 43% | |
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 | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.74 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €33 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元10 (€1.30) | €4.00 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on January 04, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lanzhou (China) is 23% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,100
in Alexandroupoli
you would need to make just about €848
(元6,549)
in Lanzhou.
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