- Cost of Living
- China
- Spain
- Shaoxing
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shaoxing, China compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shaoxing (China) is 56% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €11 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €5.61 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元33 (€4.16) | €3.06 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元32 (€4.09) | €1.59 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元37 (€4.76) | €2.10 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元50 (€6) | €1.41 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (€13) | €5.00 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.69 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.38 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.59 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.69 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.35 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.56 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Shaoxing (China) is in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €672 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €417 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €89 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €464 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €329 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €65 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €29 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €417 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €71 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Shaoxing (China) is in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €81 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €23 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €63 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €64 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Shaoxing (China) is in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €18,833 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.28 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €31 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Shaoxing (China) is in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €53 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.62 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.13 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.43 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €11 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Shaoxing (China) is in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €12 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €46 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €46 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.18 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.36 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €28 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.32 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shaoxing (China) is 56% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,956
(元23,106)
in Shaoxing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Almería.
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