Cost of living in Fushun, China vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fushun (China) is 45% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25元 (€3.21) | €9 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7元 (€0.90) | €3.67 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (€1.80) | €0.97 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8元 (€1.03) | €2.28 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00元 (€0.64) | €1.87 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.47 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (€1.28) | €1.70 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6.00元 (€0.77) | €1.22 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.00元 (€0.64) | €1.71 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (€13) | €7 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00元 (€0.77) | €2.45 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (€1.54) | €1.18 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Fushun (China) is 77% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,600元 (€205) | €1,020 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000元 (€128) | €836 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200元 (€26) | €155 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000元 (€128) | €779 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 800元 (€103) | €531 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100元 (€13) | €123 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65元 (€8) | €29 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000元 (€385) | €383 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500元 (€193) | €117 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30元 (€3.85) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20元 (€2.57) | €10 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Fushun (China) is 23% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650元 (€83) | €79 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500元 (€64) | €43 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 800元 (€103) | €93 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600元 (€77) | €129 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Fushun (China) is 11% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 180,000元 (€23,113) | €23,515 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6.00元 (€0.77) | €1.34 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €48 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Fushun (China) is 17% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (€3.85) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (€2.57) | €9 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €26 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60元 (€8) | €4.50 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (€4.82) | €3.72 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30元 (€3.85) | €3.39 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.28) | €1.36 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (€1.28) | €2.40 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15元 (€1.93) | €22 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Fushun (China) is 39% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80元 (€10) | €35 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (€10) | €21 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300元 (€39) | €48 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300元 (€39) | €51 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20元 (€2.57) | €3.09 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (€2.57) | €4.65 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €438 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (€0.03) | €0.23 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (€39) | €27 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (€2.82) | €6 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 37 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,949 (15,176元) in Fushun.
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