Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanjing (China) is 41% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (€5.51) | €16 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (€3.92) | €9 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.58) | €3.67 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (€1.74) | €0.97 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (€1.72) | €2.28 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (€0.90) | €1.87 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 (€9) | €5.47 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (€2.06) | €1.70 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 (€0.70) | €1.22 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 (€0.58) | €1.71 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (€13) | €7 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€0.95) | €2.45 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (€1.33) | €1.18 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Nanjing (China) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 (€683) | €1,020 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 (€431) | €836 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 (€43) | €155 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 (€533) | €779 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 (€353) | €531 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 (€27) | €123 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (€14) | €29 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 (€318) | €383 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (€69) | €117 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (€4.43) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 (€3.61) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 13% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (€57) | €79 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 (€43) | €43 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 (€85) | €93 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 (€78) | €129 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 (€21,462) | €23,515 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.83) | €1.34 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 (€18) | €48 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (€4.34) | €28 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 9% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (€4.02) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (€5.11) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 (€26) | €26 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (€4.78) | €4.50 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 (€5.42) | €3.72 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (€4.52) | €3.39 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.24) | €1.36 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (€1.38) | €2.40 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 (€7) | €22 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 22% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 (€20) | €35 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83元 (€11) | €21 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 (€118) | €48 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 (€47) | €51 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (€4.30) | €3.09 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 (€3.34) | €4.65 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,409元 (€433) | €438 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 (€0.11) | €0.23 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 (€32) | €27 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 (€3.42) | €6 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 47 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 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 €1,786 (14,061元) in Nanjing.
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