- Cost of Living
- China
- France
- Changchun
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changchun, China compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 46% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元28 (€3.51) | €8 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (€3.45) | €9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (€1.43) | €4.33 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (€2.06) | €1.55 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (€1.46) | €4.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元13 (€1.55) | €2.50 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元107 (€13) | €4.00 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (€1.67) | €2.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.67 (€0.58) | €2.00 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.53 (€0.56) | €3.00 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (€18) | €6.00 | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.96 (€0.74) | €2.00 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (€0.76) | €1.32 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Changchun (China) is 39% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,102 (€508) | €800 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,500 (€310) | €600 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 (€37) | €125 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,000 (€372) | €450 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,400 (€173) | €350 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元475 (€59) | €75 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元180 (€22) | €30 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,500 (€186) | €364 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元300 (€37) | €116 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元33 (€4.07) | €5.31 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元40 (€4.96) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is 53% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元157 (€19) | €100 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元175 (€22) | €30 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元299 (€37) | €70 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元150 (€19) | €100 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is 39% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元192,500 (€23,852) | €25,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元13 (€1.64) | €1.43 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (€7) | €45 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (€3.85) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Changchun (China) is 5% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元18 (€2.17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元15 (€1.83) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元200 (€25) | €24 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (€3.72) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元47 (€5.80) | €3.75 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元46 (€5.74) | €4.00 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (€1.56) | €1.19 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (€1.18) | €2.00 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (€2.48) | €27 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is 29% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元97 (€12) | €41 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元138 (€17) | €20 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 (€25) | €80 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元191 (€24) | €26 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元34 (€4.18) | €8 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元28 (€3.42) | €2.00 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元12 (€1.45) | €3.00 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 (€0.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元321 (€40) | €31 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 (€2.08) | €8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 37% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,300
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,438
(元11,604)
in Changchun.
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