- Cost of Living
- China
- France
- Changchun
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changchun, China compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 38% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元33 (€4.16) | €8 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (€3.50) | €9 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (€1.31) | €4.33 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 (€2.39) | €1.55 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (€1.44) | €4.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元17 (€2.20) | €2.50 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元88 (€11) | €4.00 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元27 (€3.39) | €2.00 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.78 (€0.61) | €2.00 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.30 (€0.68) | €3.00 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (€19) | €6.00 | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.95 (€0.76) | €2.00 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (€0.98) | €1.32 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Changchun (China) is 38% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,080 (€522) | €800 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,127 (€272) | €600 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元221 (€28) | €125 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (€128) | €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 | 元800 (€102) | €75 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元264 (€34) | €30 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (€318) | €364 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €116 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元33 (€4.16) | €5.31 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (€6) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is 52% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元157 (€20) | €100 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元175 (€22) | €30 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元299 (€38) | €70 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元150 (€19) | €100 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is 25% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元192,500 (€24,617) | €25,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元20 (€2.56) | €1.43 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (€8) | €45 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (€3.99) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Changchun (China) is 2% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (€2.52) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元18 (€2.30) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元200 (€26) | €24 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (€3.84) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 (€5.36) | €3.75 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元46 (€5.93) | €4.00 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (€1.47) | €1.19 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (€1.21) | €2.00 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (€2.56) | €27 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is 34% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (€12) | €41 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元154 (€20) | €20 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 (€26) | €80 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元165 (€21) | €26 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (€5.10) | €8 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元28 (€3.61) | €2.00 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (€2.51) | €3.00 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 (€0.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元144 (€18) | €31 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 (€2.14) | €8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 32% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,600
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,764
(元13,795)
in Changchun.
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