- Cost of Living
- China
- France
- Changchun
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changchun, China compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 37% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元32 (€4.01) | €8 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (€3.70) | €9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (€1.32) | €4.00 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (€2.52) | €1.68 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (€1.43) | €4.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元17 (€2.19) | €3.00 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (€13) | €4.00 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元27 (€3.37) | €2.00 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.78 (€0.61) | €3.00 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.93 (€0.63) | €3.00 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (€19) | €6.00 | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.93 (€0.75) | €2.00 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (€0.97) | €0.98 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Changchun (China) is 41% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,080 (€519) | €800 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,127 (€271) | €600 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元221 (€28) | €125 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (€127) | €450 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元800 (€102) | €350 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €75 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元264 (€34) | €30 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (€316) | €364 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €116 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (€3.18) | €5.31 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (€6) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is 50% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (€19) | €100 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元199 (€25) | €30 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元299 (€38) | €70 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元150 (€19) | €100 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is 26% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元200,000 (€25,442) | €25,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元20 (€2.54) | €1.40 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元40 (€5.13) | €45 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (€3.97) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Changchun (China) is 1% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (€2.50) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元48 (€6) | €3.75 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元47 (€5.99) | €4.00 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (€1.10) | €1.19 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (€1.19) | €2.00 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (€2.54) | €27 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is 3% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (€12) | €41 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元164 (€21) | €20 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 (€25) | €80 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元198 (€25) | €26 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (€5.07) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (€3.80) | €2.00 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (€2.49) | €3.00 | - 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元4,300 (€547) | €120 | + 356% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 (€0.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元144 (€18) | €31 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (€2.52) | €8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 28% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,594
(元12,533)
in Changchun.
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