- Cost of Living
- China
- Spain
- Nanjing
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nanjing, China compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Nanjing (China) is 7% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (€3.82) | €6 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (€2.08) | €4.15 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (€1.77) | €0.73 | + 143% | |
12 eggs, large | 元13 (€1.63) | €1.83 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (€0.91) | €1.00 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元73 (€9) | €7 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (€2.11) | €1.04 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.78 (€0.75) | €0.67 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.61 (€0.60) | €0.47 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (€13) | €12 | + 5% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (€0.93) | €1.37 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (€1.36) | €0.82 | + 65% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Nanjing (China) is 17% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,335 (€692) | €528 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,336 (€433) | €343 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元363 (€47) | €103 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,922 (€509) | €575 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,900 (€376) | €275 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元217 (€28) | €80 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (€13) | €34 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,337 (€303) | €406 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元540 (€70) | €92 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元34 (€4.38) | €2.00 | + 119% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (€3.69) | €9 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 49% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元541 (€70) | €48 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元372 (€48) | €28 | + 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元625 (€81) | €75 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元539 (€70) | €75 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 17% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,397 (€22,754) | €24,340 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (€0.82) | €1.38 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元142 (€18) | €22 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元38 (€4.89) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 11% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元32 (€4.10) | €5.00 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元23 (€2.92) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元267 (€35) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (€3.70) | €12 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元43 (€5.54) | €2.50 | + 122% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元33 (€4.31) | €2.00 | + 115% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (€1.25) | €1.65 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (€1.43) | €1.51 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元53 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 22% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元155 (€20) | €22 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元98 (€13) | €14 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元752 (€98) | €83 | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元393 (€51) | €50 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元51 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (€4.12) | €3.70 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元27 (€3.46) | €3.42 | + 1% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,500 (€454) | €700 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.35 (€0.05) | €0.28 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元247 (€32) | €37 | - 13% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元31 (€4.01) | €4.49 | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nanjing (China) is 12% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,504
(元11,592)
in Nanjing.
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