- Cost of Living
- China
- Netherlands
- Dongguan
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dongguan, China compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dongguan (China) is 34% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (€5.85) | €15 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (€3.04) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (€1.65) | €3.34 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (€2.28) | €1.08 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (€1.95) | €1.89 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (€1.47) | €1.92 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (€6) | €4.28 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (€1.37) | €1.91 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (€1.20) | €3.00 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.25 (€0.55) | €0.95 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元91 (€12) | €5.00 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (€0.98) | €2.36 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (€1.47) | €1.38 | + 7% | |
| 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 (€574) | €1,817 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,016 (€391) | €1,264 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元340 (€44) | €162 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,925 (€379) | €1,104 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,786 (€361) | €766 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元353 (€46) | €81 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (€16) | €24 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,021 (€391) | €437 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元975 (€126) | €129 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元128 (€17) | €7 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元53 (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Dongguan (China) is 18% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元284 (€37) | €87 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元282 (€37) | €31 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元556 (€72) | €85 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元471 (€61) | €135 | - 55% | |
| 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 (€19,429) | €25,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (€1.05) | €1.76 | - 40% | |
| 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 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Dongguan (China) is 2% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (€3.24) | €3.33 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (€2.59) | €11 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元245 (€32) | €31 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元20 (€2.59) | €3.58 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (€4.98) | €3.74 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元60 (€8) | €2.80 | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (€1.30) | €1.37 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (€1.92) | €1.63 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元62 (€8) | €27 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Dongguan (China) is 11% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元151 (€20) | €49 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元113 (€15) | €20 | - 27% | |
| 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 (€54) | €60 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元46 (€5.97) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (€4.28) | €2.70 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (€3.94) | €4.00 | - 2% | |
| 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 (€85) | €32 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (€2.73) | €6.00 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,265 prices entered by 327 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dongguan (China) is 44% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,400
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,001
(元23,170)
in Dongguan.
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