Cost of living in Hangzhou, China vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 32% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (€5.82) | €16 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (€4.34) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (€1.61) | €3.67 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (€1.80) | €0.97 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (€1.95) | €2.28 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (€1.07) | €1.87 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 (€5.94) | €5.47 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (€2.03) | €1.70 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.91) | €1.22 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (€0.89) | €1.71 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 (€14) | €7 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (€1.19) | €2.45 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (€1.85) | €1.18 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,682元 (€982) | €1,020 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,622元 (€591) | €836 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 552元 (€71) | €155 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,565元 (€584) | €779 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,838元 (€363) | €531 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331元 (€42) | €123 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88元 (€11) | €29 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,106元 (€397) | €383 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (€89) | €117 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (€3.56) | €11 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (€5.43) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 30% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 383元 (€49) | €79 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247元 (€32) | €43 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 566元 (€72) | €93 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622元 (€79) | €129 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,399元 (€23,704) | €23,515 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.90) | €1.34 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 129元 (€17) | €48 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (€5.95) | €28 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 7% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (€4.28) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (€3.47) | €9 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328元 (€42) | €26 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (€5.97) | €4.50 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (€4.93) | €3.72 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (€3.99) | €3.39 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.25) | €1.36 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (€1.44) | €2.40 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (€5.27) | €22 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 25% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 164元 (€21) | €35 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 135元 (€17) | €21 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 291元 (€37) | €48 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (€44) | €51 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (€7) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (€4.15) | €3.09 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27元 (€3.45) | €4.65 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,127元 (€400) | €438 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (€0.08) | €0.23 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 289元 (€37) | €27 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (€2.31) | €6 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 44 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,918 (15,004元) in Hangzhou.
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