- Cost of Living
- China
- France
- Changchun
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changchun, China vs Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 47% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28元 (€3.63) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28元 (€3.57) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.48) | €4.33 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (€2.13) | €1.55 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 (€1.50) | €4.00 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13元 (€1.60) | €2.50 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 107元 (€14) | €4.00 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (€1.73) | €2.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.67元 (€0.60) | €2.00 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.53元 (€0.58) | €2.33 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148元 (€19) | €8 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.96元 (€0.76) | €2.00 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 (€0.78) | €1.32 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Changchun (China) is 42% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,102元 (€525) | €867 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500元 (€320) | €730 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300元 (€38) | €125 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000元 (€384) | €540 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,400元 (€179) | €405 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 475元 (€61) | €75 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 180元 (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500元 (€192) | €364 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300元 (€38) | €116 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (€4.20) | €5.31 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (€5.12) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is 58% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 157元 (€20) | €109 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 175元 (€22) | €38 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299元 (€38) | €67 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150元 (€19) | €100 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is 20% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,500元 (€24,648) | €23,406 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13元 (€1.70) | €1.43 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60元 (€8) | €26 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (€3.98) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Changchun (China) is 9% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18元 (€2.24) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15元 (€1.90) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (€26) | €24 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 (€3.84) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47元 (€6.00) | €3.75 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46元 (€5.93) | €4.00 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (€1.61) | €1.19 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (€1.22) | €2.00 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20元 (€2.56) | €27 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is 35% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97元 (€12) | €41 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 138元 (€18) | €19 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200元 (€26) | €80 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191元 (€24) | €50 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34元 (€4.32) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (€3.53) | €2.22 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 (€1.49) | €4.88 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00元 (€0.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 321元 (€41) | €34 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17元 (€2.14) | €8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 88 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 36% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,400
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,545
(12,069元)
in Changchun.
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