Cost of living in Foshan, China vs Lyon, France
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Foshan (China) is 54% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25元 (€3.24) | €10 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (€2.56) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (€1.70) | €1.20 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (€1.41) | €4.43 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (€1.02) | €3.03 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27元 (€3.45) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.50元 (€0.70) | €2.60 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00元 (€0.26) | €1.50 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (€0.89) | €2.80 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70元 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14元 (€1.75) | €2.32 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (€0.95) | €1.05 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Foshan (China) is 65% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,270元 (€418) | €1,337 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,950元 (€249) | €968 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372元 (€48) | €119 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,250元 (€160) | €768 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700元 (€89) | €620 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €84 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103元 (€13) | €24 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €463 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €133 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 (€3.83) | €17 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Foshan (China) is 13% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (€54) | €86 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 325元 (€42) | €33 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 436元 (€56) | €98 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394元 (€50) | €105 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Foshan (China) is 49% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,633元 (€18,096) | €25,600 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.86) | €1.42 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 187元 (€24) | €64 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Foshan (China) is 33% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (€5.11) | €5.21 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12元 (€1.56) | €7 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120元 (€15) | €25 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (€3.19) | €4.56 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.18 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (€1.92) | €2.63 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (€3.83) | €22 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Foshan (China) is 35% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60元 (€8) | €34 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (€14) | €22 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340元 (€43) | €65 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19元 (€2.43) | €3.27 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (€2.04) | €5.97 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (€38) | €46 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13元 (€1.60) | €9 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 224 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,400 in Lyon you would need to make just about €2,201 (17,226元) in Foshan.
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