- Cost of Living
- China
- France
- Kunming
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kunming, China compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 50% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (€3.94) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (€4.29) | €9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (€1.83) | €4.00 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (€1.50) | €1.68 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (€1.42) | €4.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (€0.85) | €3.00 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元39 (€5.07) | €4.00 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (€1.40) | €2.00 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.76 (€0.62) | €3.00 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.94 (€0.51) | €3.00 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元134 (€17) | €6.00 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6 (€0.84) | €2.00 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.79 (€0.62) | €0.98 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 53% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,410 (€445) | €800 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,172 (€283) | €600 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元239 (€31) | €125 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,892 (€247) | €450 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,421 (€185) | €350 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元207 (€27) | €75 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元102 (€13) | €30 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,774 (€362) | €364 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元285 (€37) | €116 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元27 (€3.57) | €5.31 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (€3.51) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 1% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元636 (€83) | €100 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元283 (€37) | €30 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元478 (€62) | €70 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元494 (€65) | €100 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 44% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (€0.98) | €1.40 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元90 (€12) | €45 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (€3.67) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 14% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元24 (€3.16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元31 (€4.11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (€3.26) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (€3.89) | €3.75 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (€3.89) | €4.00 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (€1.38) | €1.19 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (€1.44) | €2.00 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (€3.72) | €27 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 14% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (€12) | €41 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元124 (€16) | €20 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元448 (€58) | €80 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元279 (€36) | €26 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元28 (€3.61) | €8 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (€3.06) | €2.00 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (€2.07) | €3.00 | - 31% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元3,128 (€408) | €120 | + 240% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (€0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元145 (€19) | €31 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 (€2.27) | €8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,876
(元14,379)
in Kunming.
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