Cost of living in Hefei, China vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Hefei (China) is 50% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (€5.13) | €18 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (€4.26) | €10 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (€2.56) | €7 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (€2.02) | €1.20 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | 8元 (€0.99) | €4.43 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (€1.03) | €3.03 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38元 (€4.92) | €7 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6元 (€0.81) | €2.60 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.11元 (€0.53) | €1.50 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11元 (€1.44) | €2.80 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150元 (€19) | €8 | + 152% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (€0.83) | €2.32 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (€1.37) | €1.05 | + 30% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Hefei (China) is 63% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,625元 (€337) | €1,337 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,233元 (€286) | €968 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375元 (€48) | €119 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500元 (€321) | €768 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,400元 (€308) | €620 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 383元 (€49) | €84 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85元 (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,700元 (€218) | €463 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 967元 (€124) | €133 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (€4.49) | €11 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24元 (€3.08) | €17 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Hefei (China) is 18% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500元 (€64) | €86 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (€32) | €33 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (€77) | €98 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400元 (€51) | €105 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Hefei (China) is 34% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,600 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.42 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227元 (€29) | €64 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Hefei (China) is 30% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12元 (€1.54) | €5.21 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25元 (€3.21) | €4.63 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (€4.49) | €4.56 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 (€3.59) | €4.21 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.52元 (€0.58) | €2.18 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (€1.54) | €2.63 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18元 (€2.24) | €22 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Hefei (China) is 41% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103元 (€13) | €34 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (€10) | €22 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500元 (€64) | €79 | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250元 (€32) | €65 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (€3.85) | €3.27 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (€2.56) | €5.97 | - 57% | |
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 | 150元 (€19) | €46 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (€1.92) | €9 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hefei (China) is 46% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Lyon you would need to make just about €2,006 (15,647元) in Hefei.
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