Cost of living in Lanzhou, China vs Lyon, France
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lanzhou (China) is 50% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24元 (€3.06) | €18 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26元 (€3.35) | €10 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 (€1.35) | €7 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (€1.80) | €1.20 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00元 (€0.77) | €4.43 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00元 (€0.77) | €3.03 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8元 (€1.03) | €2.60 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.75元 (€0.48) | €1.50 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.37元 (€0.56) | €2.80 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125元 (€16) | €8 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (€0.87) | €2.32 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25元 (€3.21) | €1.05 | + 206% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Lanzhou (China) is 60% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500元 (€321) | €1,337 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,874元 (€241) | €968 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 984元 (€126) | €119 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,554元 (€199) | €768 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000元 (€128) | €620 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €84 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60元 (€8) | €24 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000元 (€642) | €463 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €133 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Lanzhou (China) is 22% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453元 (€58) | €86 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200元 (€26) | €33 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 519元 (€67) | €98 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000元 (€128) | €105 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Lanzhou (China) is 45% 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 | 133元 (€17) | €64 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Lanzhou (China) is 31% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.21 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30元 (€3.85) | €25 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4.56 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (€1.06) | €2.18 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.63 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15元 (€1.93) | €22 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Lanzhou (China) is 14% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €34 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68元 (€9) | €22 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100元 (€13) | €79 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €65 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50元 (€6) | €3.27 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.97 | - | |
| 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 | - | €46 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12元 (€1.48) | €9 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 238 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lanzhou (China) is 45% 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 €2,044 (15,921元) in Lanzhou.
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