Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 48% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
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| Food in Kunming (China) is 52% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kunming (China) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 25元 (€3.22) | €16 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 34元 (€4.39) | €8 | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 14元 (€1.76) | €6 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 12元 (€1.59) | €0.98 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 11元 (€1.45) | €3.01 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 7元 (€0.83) | €2.11 | 61% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 38元 (€4.88) | €4.70 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 11元 (€1.43) | €2.55 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.25元 (€0.67) | €1.60 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 4.20元 (€0.54) | €2.31 | 77% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 101元 (€13) | €7 | 81% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 7元 (€0.89) | €2.05 | 56% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 11元 (€1.45) | €1.06 | 38% |
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 57% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Kunming (China) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,548元 (€454) | €1,257 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,385元 (€305) | €915 | 67% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 316元 (€40) | €131 | 69% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,103元 (€269) | €779 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,465元 (€187) | €579 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 1,215元 (€155) | €145 | 8% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 98元 (€13) | €28 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,500元 (€320) | €357 | 10% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 713元 (€91) | €107 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 46元 (€5.85) | €10 | 40% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 30元 (€3.78) | €13 | 71% |
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 11% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Kunming (China) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 586元 (€75) | €86 | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 242元 (€31) | €31 | 1% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 604元 (€77) | €85 | 9% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 542元 (€69) | €115 | 40% |
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 46% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Kunming (China) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 117,192元 (€14,982) | €25,406 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 (€0.90) | €1.37 | 34% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 136元 (€17) | €32 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 26元 (€3.34) | €17 | 80% |
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 16% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Kunming (China) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 30元 (€3.84) | €5.75 | 33% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 32元 (€4.06) | €7 | 44% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 200元 (€26) | €24 | 6% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 88元 (€11) | €4.71 | 137% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 29元 (€3.74) | €4.25 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 32元 (€4.10) | €3.63 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10元 (€1.24) | €1.71 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 10元 (€1.32) | €1.99 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 27元 (€3.50) | €18 | 81% |
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 51% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Kunming (China) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 104元 (€13) | €38 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 107元 (€14) | €18 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 682元 (€87) | €87 | 1% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 159元 (€20) | €53 | 62% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 33元 (€4.20) | €9 | 54% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 24元 (€3.07) | €2.65 | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 9元 (€1.16) | €5.93 | 80% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,359元 (€429) | €407 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.20元 (€0.03) | €0.15 | 84% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 186元 (€24) | €52 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 18元 (€2.26) | €8 | 70% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,800 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €1,967 (15,386元) in Kunming.