- Cost of Living
- China
- Netherlands
- Dongguan
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dongguan, China compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dongguan (China) is 33% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (€5.96) | €15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (€3.09) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (€1.68) | €3.34 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (€2.33) | €1.12 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (€1.99) | €1.89 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (€1.50) | €1.92 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (€7) | €4.28 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (€1.40) | €1.91 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (€1.22) | €3.00 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.25 (€0.56) | €0.95 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元91 (€12) | €5.00 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (€0.99) | €2.34 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (€1.50) | €1.38 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Dongguan (China) is 58% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,429 (€584) | €1,817 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,016 (€398) | €1,264 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元340 (€45) | €162 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,925 (€386) | €1,104 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,786 (€368) | €766 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元353 (€47) | €81 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (€16) | €24 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,021 (€399) | €444 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元975 (€129) | €127 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元128 (€17) | €7 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元53 (€7) | €14 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dongguan (China) is 17% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元284 (€37) | €87 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元282 (€37) | €31 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元556 (€73) | €85 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元471 (€62) | €135 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Dongguan (China) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元150,000 (€19,793) | €25,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (€1.07) | €1.76 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元130 (€17) | €90 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元106 (€14) | €23 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dongguan (China) is 1% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (€3.30) | €3.43 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (€2.64) | €11 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元245 (€32) | €31 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元20 (€2.64) | €3.48 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (€5.07) | €3.59 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元60 (€8) | €2.41 | + 228% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (€1.32) | €1.61 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (€1.96) | €1.66 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元62 (€8) | €29 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Dongguan (China) is 8% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元151 (€20) | €45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元113 (€15) | €20 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元107 (€14) | €116 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元420 (€55) | €60 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元46 (€6) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (€4.36) | €2.70 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (€4.01) | €4.00 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元655 (€86) | €32 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (€2.78) | €6.00 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,301 prices entered by 335 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,300
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,996
(元22,707)
in Dongguan.
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