Cost of living in Changsha, China vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Changsha (China) is 54% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (€5.78) | €18 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (€4.49) | €10 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 (€1.47) | €7 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (€1.57) | €1.20 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (€2.09) | €4.43 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (€0.93) | €3.03 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (€8) | €7 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22元 (€2.88) | €2.60 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (€1.03) | €1.50 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11元 (€0.53) | €2.80 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78元 (€10) | €8 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (€0.86) | €2.32 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (€1.05) | €1.05 | - 0% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Changsha (China) is 50% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,253元 (€416) | €1,337 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,162元 (€277) | €968 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400元 (€51) | €119 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,909元 (€628) | €768 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,082元 (€394) | €620 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 544元 (€70) | €84 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110元 (€14) | €24 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,322元 (€297) | €463 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 725元 (€93) | €133 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25元 (€3.24) | €11 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44元 (€5.68) | €17 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Changsha (China) is 26% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 451元 (€58) | €86 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (€32) | €33 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 495元 (€63) | €98 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180元 (€23) | €105 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Changsha (China) is 54% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,482元 (€20,412) | €25,600 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (€0.83) | €1.42 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 162元 (€21) | €64 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29元 (€3.73) | €17 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Changsha (China) is 10% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (€3.30) | €5.21 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (€2.56) | €7 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (€19) | €25 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92元 (€12) | €4.63 | + 155% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (€7) | €4.56 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39元 (€4.94) | €4.21 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6元 (€0.78) | €2.18 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (€1.14) | €2.63 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27元 (€3.47) | €22 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Changsha (China) is 53% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 99元 (€13) | €34 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 111元 (€14) | €22 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 188元 (€24) | €79 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 286元 (€37) | €65 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41元 (€5.29) | €10 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27元 (€3.42) | €3.27 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23元 (€3.00) | €5.97 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,800元 (€358) | €483 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17元 (€0.02) | €0.23 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 196元 (€25) | €46 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (€2.83) | €9 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,000 in Lyon you would need to make just about €2,014 (15,736元) in Changsha.
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