- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Changde
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changde, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changde (China) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元20 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元22 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 8 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (8 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元32 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 5.56 zł | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 10 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (9 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1.99 zł | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元10 (5.47 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元70 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (5.47 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 165% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Changde (China) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 2,325 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,671 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 519 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 1,175 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 844 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 275 zł | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元90 (49 zł) | 47 zł | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (1,641 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (273 zł) | 419 zł | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Changde (China) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (164 zł) | 275 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 113 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元400 (219 zł) | 282 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元300 (164 zł) | 297 zł | - 45% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Changde (China) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 65,000 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 5.23 zł | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 75 zł | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Changde (China) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元30 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 103 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (3.61 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (5.47 zł) | 7 zł | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元50 (27 zł) | 30 zł | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Changde (China) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元120 (66 zł) | 63 zł | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (66 zł) | 44 zł | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 126 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元300 (164 zł) | 90 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元10 (5.47 zł) | 6 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元120 (66 zł) | 108 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 13 zł | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 200 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.547
PLN
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Changde (China) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,288 zł
(元15,155)
in Changde
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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