- Cost of Living
- China
- Netherlands
- Dongguan
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dongguan, China compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dongguan (China) is 36% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (€5.75) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (€2.98) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (€1.62) | €3.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (€2.24) | €1.00 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (€1.92) | €1.89 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (€1.44) | €1.92 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (€6) | €4.28 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (€1.35) | €1.91 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (€1.18) | €3.00 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.25 (€0.54) | €0.95 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元91 (€12) | €5.00 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (€0.96) | €2.21 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (€1.44) | €1.38 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Dongguan (China) is 59% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,429 (€563) | €1,817 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,016 (€384) | €1,264 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元340 (€43) | €162 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,333 (€424) | €1,104 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,786 (€354) | €766 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元353 (€45) | €81 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (€16) | €24 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,021 (€384) | €456 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元975 (€124) | €183 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元128 (€16) | €7 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元53 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Dongguan (China) is 22% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元284 (€36) | €87 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元282 (€36) | €31 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元556 (€71) | €85 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元471 (€60) | €135 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Dongguan (China) is 63% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元150,000 (€19,080) | €25,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (€1.03) | €1.76 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元130 (€17) | €90 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元88 (€11) | €23 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Dongguan (China) is 8% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (€3.18) | €2.97 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (€2.54) | €11 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元245 (€31) | €32 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元20 (€2.54) | €3.84 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (€4.89) | €3.53 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元60 (€8) | €2.79 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (€1.27) | €1.61 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (€1.88) | €2.28 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元62 (€8) | €27 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Dongguan (China) is 12% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元151 (€19) | €48 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元113 (€14) | €20 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元107 (€14) | €122 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元420 (€53) | €60 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元46 (€5.86) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (€4.20) | €2.70 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (€3.87) | €4.00 | - 3% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €168 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元655 (€83) | €32 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (€2.68) | €6.00 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,359 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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€5,900
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,159
(元24,839)
in Dongguan.
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