Cost of living in Guangzhou, China vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guangzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52元 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (€4.13) | €9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22元 (€2.77) | €3.67 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19元 (€2.37) | €0.97 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 (€2.21) | €2.28 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (€1.21) | €1.87 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52元 (€7) | €5.47 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (€1.66) | €1.70 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.94) | €1.22 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.50元 (€0.70) | €1.71 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73元 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€0.99) | €2.45 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (€1.33) | €1.18 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Guangzhou (China) is 23% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,634元 (€1,105) | €1,020 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,425元 (€694) | €836 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 398元 (€51) | €155 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,584元 (€843) | €779 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,682元 (€471) | €531 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 265元 (€34) | €123 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81元 (€10) | €29 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,088元 (€395) | €383 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 666元 (€85) | €117 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (€4.90) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Guangzhou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 551元 (€70) | €79 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209元 (€27) | €43 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 599元 (€77) | €93 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 540元 (€69) | €129 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Guangzhou (China) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 162,973元 (€20,859) | €23,515 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.91) | €1.34 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 203元 (€26) | €48 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (€4.29) | €28 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guangzhou (China) is 13% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (€3.33) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (€11) | €9 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324元 (€42) | €26 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26元 (€3.31) | €4.50 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 (€6) | €3.72 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (€4.66) | €3.39 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.29) | €1.36 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (€2.22) | €2.40 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (€10) | €22 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Guangzhou (China) is 14% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227元 (€29) | €35 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91元 (€12) | €21 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 745元 (€95) | €48 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 405元 (€52) | €51 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 (€9) | €8 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (€4.53) | €3.09 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39元 (€5.02) | €4.65 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,684元 (€472) | €438 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27元 (€0.03) | €0.23 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 317元 (€41) | €27 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (€2.54) | €6 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 196 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guangzhou (China) is 27% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,106 (16,451元) in Guangzhou.
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