Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Nanjing (China) is 45% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (€5.60) | €16 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (€3.99) | €8 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.61) | €6 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (€1.77) | €0.96 | + 84% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (€1.75) | €2.79 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (€0.92) | €2.02 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 (€9) | €5.36 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (€2.10) | €2.49 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 (€0.72) | €1.60 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 (€0.59) | €2.31 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (€13) | €7 | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€0.97) | €2.05 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (€1.35) | €1.09 | + 24% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Nanjing (China) is 48% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 (€694) | €1,233 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 (€438) | €912 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 (€44) | €129 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 (€542) | €750 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 (€359) | €544 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 (€28) | €143 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (€14) | €27 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 (€324) | €357 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (€70) | €109 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (€4.50) | €9 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 (€3.67) | €13 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 6% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (€58) | €79 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 (€43) | €30 | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 (€87) | €86 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 (€80) | €116 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 (€21,821) | €25,406 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.84) | €1.37 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 (€18) | €33 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (€4.41) | €17 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 5% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (€4.09) | €5.75 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (€5.19) | €7 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 (€26) | €24 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (€4.86) | €4.71 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 (€5.51) | €4.25 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (€4.60) | €3.63 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.26) | €1.71 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (€1.41) | €1.99 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 (€7) | €18 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 26% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 (€20) | €38 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83元 (€11) | €18 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 (€120) | €87 | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 (€47) | €53 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (€7) | €9 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (€4.38) | €2.65 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 (€3.39) | €5.93 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,409元 (€440) | €407 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 (€0.11) | €0.15 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 (€33) | €52 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 (€3.47) | €8 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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