Cost of living in Nanchang, China vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Nanchang (China) is 51% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59元 (€7) | €18 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (€4.20) | €10 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23元 (€2.88) | €7 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10元 (€1.27) | €1.20 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (€1.73) | €4.43 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.79元 (€0.74) | €3.03 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71元 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (€1.79) | €2.60 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.87) | €1.50 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71元 (€0.47) | €2.80 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (€13) | €8 | + 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.98元 (€0.76) | €2.32 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (€0.99) | €1.05 | - 6% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Nanchang (China) is 57% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,956元 (€377) | €1,337 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,397元 (€178) | €968 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 688元 (€88) | €119 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,679元 (€342) | €768 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,730元 (€221) | €620 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500元 (€64) | €84 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,139元 (€401) | €463 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (€64) | €133 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (€4.32) | €11 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 90元 (€12) | €17 | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Nanchang (China) is 17% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 465元 (€59) | €86 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (€32) | €33 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 609元 (€78) | €98 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 635元 (€81) | €105 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Nanchang (China) is 63% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,190元 (€16,624) | €25,600 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.91元 (€0.75) | €1.36 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110元 (€14) | €64 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37元 (€4.77) | €17 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Nanchang (China) is 27% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (€3.67) | €5.21 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (€2.55) | €7 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 70元 (€9) | €4.63 | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23元 (€2.87) | €4.56 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40元 (€5.11) | €4.21 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (€1.17) | €2.18 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (€1.84) | €2.63 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44元 (€5.58) | €22 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Nanchang (China) is 35% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171元 (€22) | €34 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (€13) | €22 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248元 (€32) | €79 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 333元 (€42) | €65 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42元 (€5.40) | €10 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (€4.06) | €3.27 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (€2.01) | €5.97 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (€0.03) | €0.23 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 487元 (€62) | €46 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12元 (€1.56) | €9 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nanchang (China) is 51% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,300 in Lyon you would need to make just about €2,115 (16,565元) in Nanchang.
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