Cost of living in Wuhan, China vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Wuhan (China) is 54% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24元 (€3.10) | €16 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (€4.15) | €8 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.56) | €6 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (€1.54) | €0.96 | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (€1.74) | €2.79 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (€0.98) | €2.02 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 (€5.14) | €5.36 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (€1.48) | €2.49 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.27元 (€0.67) | €1.60 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.28元 (€0.67) | €2.31 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (€13) | €7 | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (€0.84) | €2.05 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (€1.00) | €1.09 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Wuhan (China) is 61% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,008元 (€512) | €1,233 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,539元 (€325) | €912 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 272元 (€35) | €129 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,620元 (€335) | €750 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,566元 (€200) | €569 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268元 (€34) | €143 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97元 (€12) | €27 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,679元 (€343) | €357 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 930元 (€119) | €109 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27元 (€3.46) | €9 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26元 (€3.29) | €13 | - 75% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 5% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 488元 (€62) | €79 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 332元 (€42) | €30 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 630元 (€81) | €86 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 567元 (€72) | €116 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 49% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,537元 (€15,028) | €25,406 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.93) | €1.37 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 115元 (€15) | €33 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (€3.34) | €17 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 23% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19元 (€2.42) | €5.75 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25元 (€3.23) | €7 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (€26) | €24 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25元 (€3.20) | €4.71 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32元 (€4.11) | €4.25 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40元 (€5.05) | €3.63 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.25) | €1.71 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (€1.23) | €1.99 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29元 (€3.76) | €18 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 39% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 86元 (€11) | €38 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 66元 (€8) | €18 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 652元 (€83) | €87 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 180元 (€23) | €53 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41元 (€5.22) | €9 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (€4.25) | €2.65 | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (€2.80) | €5.93 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,238元 (€542) | €407 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (€0.04) | €0.15 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 363元 (€46) | €52 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (€2.55) | €8 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Wuhan (China) is 48% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €1,765 (13,804元) in Wuhan.
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