- Cost of Living
- China
- France
- Kunming
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kunming, China compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Kunming (China) is 52% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (€3.28) | €8 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (€4.15) | €9 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (€1.81) | €4.33 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (€1.35) | €1.55 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 元11 (€1.43) | €4.00 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.98 (€0.77) | €2.50 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元39 (€5.01) | €4.00 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (€1.29) | €2.00 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.76 (€0.61) | €2.00 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.18 (€0.54) | €3.00 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元134 (€17) | €6.00 | + 188% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (€0.96) | €2.00 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.79 (€0.62) | €1.32 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Kunming (China) is 56% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,995 (€386) | €800 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,096 (€270) | €600 | - 55% | |
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1,912 (€247) | €450 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,480 (€191) | €350 | - 45% | |
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101 (€13) | €30 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,774 (€358) | €364 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元285 (€37) | €116 | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元27 (€3.52) | €5.31 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (€3.47) | €13 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Kunming (China) is 2% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元636 (€82) | €100 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元283 (€36) | €30 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元478 (€62) | €70 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元494 (€64) | €100 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Kunming (China) is 59% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元100,000 (€12,891) | €25,000 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元5.33 (€0.69) | €1.43 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元83 (€11) | €45 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (€3.63) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 15% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元24 (€3.13) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元31 (€4.06) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (€3.22) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (€3.84) | €3.75 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (€3.84) | €4.00 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (€1.36) | €1.19 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (€1.42) | €2.00 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (€3.68) | €27 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 30% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (€12) | €41 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元124 (€16) | €20 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元448 (€58) | €80 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元279 (€36) | €26 | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (€3.76) | €8 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (€3.02) | €2.00 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (€2.08) | €3.00 | - 31% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
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 | - 40% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (€2.06) | €8 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 47% 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 €1,164
(元9,033)
in Kunming.
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