Cost of living in Chongqing, China vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 34% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64元 (€8) | €15 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (€3.71) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (€2.55) | €5.83 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (€1.94) | €1.12 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (€1.82) | €3.32 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (€1.04) | €1.98 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47元 (€5.98) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (€1.96) | €1.94 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (€0.79) | €1.79 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.36元 (€0.68) | €2.25 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136元 (€17) | €6 | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€0.98) | €1.70 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (€1.22) | €1.06 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 55% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952元 (€503) | €1,120 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,766元 (€352) | €841 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380元 (€48) | €118 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,435元 (€310) | €657 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,318元 (€168) | €543 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 289元 (€37) | €75 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96元 (€12) | €28 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,278元 (€290) | €322 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558元 (€71) | €91 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63元 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (€5.00) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (€71) | €92 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 336元 (€43) | €37 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 529元 (€67) | €89 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384元 (€49) | €90 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 47% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,287元 (€20,285) | €22,770 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (€0.82) | €1.41 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 117元 (€15) | €51 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (€3.21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49元 (€6) | €5.32 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (€3.81) | €4.13 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 414元 (€53) | €24 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100元 (€13) | €3.81 | + 234% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10元 (€1.26) | €3.42 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (€4.69) | €3.93 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (€0.88) | €1.60 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (€2.19) | €2.23 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 (€9) | €23 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 33% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 142元 (€18) | €37 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84元 (€11) | €21 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 579元 (€74) | €79 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 314元 (€40) | €47 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (€5.84) | €8 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (€4.07) | €3.07 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (€2.85) | €5.26 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742元 (€349) | €441 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25元 (€0.03) | €0.22 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 396元 (€50) | €35 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (€2.94) | €7 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 104 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 40% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,105 (16,532元) in Chongqing.
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