Cost of living in Ningbo, China vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Ningbo (China) is 53% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54元 (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28元 (€3.57) | €10 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (€1.95) | €7 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (€1.70) | €1.20 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (€1.62) | €4.43 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (€0.98) | €3.03 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66元 (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00元 (€0.64) | €2.60 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (€0.80) | €1.50 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (€0.61) | €2.80 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77元 (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€1.00) | €2.32 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (€1.39) | €1.05 | + 33% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Ningbo (China) is 53% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,769元 (€609) | €1,337 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,239元 (€414) | €968 | - 57% | |
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 | 3,102元 (€396) | €768 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,914元 (€245) | €620 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (€26) | €84 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104元 (€13) | €24 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,400元 (€307) | €463 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 750元 (€96) | €133 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42元 (€5.32) | €11 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66元 (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Ningbo (China) is 38% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350元 (€45) | €86 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200元 (€26) | €33 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 357元 (€46) | €98 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405元 (€52) | €105 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Ningbo (China) is 58% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 180,000元 (€22,998) | €25,600 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.87) | €1.42 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100元 (€13) | €64 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (€3.92) | €17 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Ningbo (China) is 5% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80元 (€10) | €5.21 | + 96% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (€4.47) | €7 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 32元 (€4.09) | €4.63 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (€5.59) | €4.56 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29元 (€3.66) | €4.21 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18元 (€2.24) | €2.18 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (€1.92) | €2.63 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (€5.27) | €22 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Ningbo (China) is 39% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 134元 (€17) | €34 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 124元 (€16) | €22 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 435元 (€56) | €79 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 283元 (€36) | €65 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (€3.77) | €3.27 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (€2.61) | €5.97 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,900元 (€626) | €483 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (€0.04) | €0.23 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (€32) | €46 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (€2.64) | €9 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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