Cost of living in Mianyang, China vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Mianyang (China) is 42% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (€3.88) | €16 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20元 (€2.58) | €9 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (€2.58) | €3.67 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10元 (€1.29) | €0.97 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (€2.07) | €2.28 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00元 (€0.39) | €1.87 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20元 (€2.58) | €5.47 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (€1.29) | €1.70 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00元 (€0.65) | €1.22 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 (€1.03) | €1.71 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (€13) | €7 | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (€0.90) | €2.45 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (€1.94) | €1.18 | + 64% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Mianyang (China) is 73% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000元 (€258) | €1,020 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500元 (€194) | €836 | - 77% | |
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 | 1,800元 (€233) | €779 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000元 (€129) | €531 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100元 (€13) | €123 | - 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60元 (€8) | €29 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 (€194) | €383 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (€65) | €117 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10元 (€1.29) | €11 | - 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 (€6) | €10 | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Mianyang (China) is 52% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400元 (€52) | €79 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100元 (€13) | €43 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400元 (€52) | €93 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800元 (€103) | €129 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Mianyang (China) is 15% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000元 (€19,376) | €23,515 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.90) | €1.34 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €48 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Mianyang (China) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20元 (€2.58) | €7 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (€2.58) | €9 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €26 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12元 (€1.55) | €4.50 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13元 (€1.61) | €3.72 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15元 (€1.94) | €3.39 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.29) | €1.36 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8元 (€1.03) | €2.40 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50元 (€6) | €22 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Mianyang (China) is 42% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80元 (€10) | €35 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (€13) | €21 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200元 (€26) | €48 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 (€26) | €51 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40元 (€5.17) | €8 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (€3.88) | €3.09 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (€2.58) | €4.65 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000元 (€388) | €438 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (€0.04) | €0.23 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (€39) | €27 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (€2.58) | €6 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 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 €1,553 (12,019元) in Mianyang.
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