Cost of living in Tianjin, China vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Tianjin (China) is 51% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59元 (€8) | €18 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (€4.12) | €10 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.50) | €7 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (€1.70) | €1.20 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 11元 (€1.39) | €4.43 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.56元 (€0.71) | €3.03 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52元 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (€1.32) | €2.60 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (€0.97) | €1.50 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.67元 (€0.60) | €2.80 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121元 (€15) | €8 | + 102% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (€0.92) | €2.32 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (€1.28) | €1.05 | + 22% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Tianjin (China) is 46% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,616元 (€845) | €1,337 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,797元 (€357) | €968 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 327元 (€42) | €119 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,661元 (€467) | €768 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,395元 (€306) | €620 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353元 (€45) | €84 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 109元 (€14) | €24 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,285元 (€292) | €463 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 719元 (€92) | €133 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (€4.57) | €11 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56元 (€7) | €17 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Tianjin (China) is 5% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 618元 (€79) | €86 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 266元 (€34) | €33 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (€77) | €98 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 776元 (€99) | €105 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Tianjin (China) is 52% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,081元 (€24,655) | €25,600 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (€0.83) | €1.36 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 145元 (€19) | €64 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (€3.27) | €17 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Tianjin (China) is 9% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31元 (€3.95) | €5.21 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (€4.00) | €7 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 510元 (€65) | €25 | + 163% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (€3.77) | €4.63 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (€4.55) | €4.56 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 (€3.51) | €4.21 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (€0.93) | €2.18 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (€1.63) | €2.63 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34元 (€4.29) | €22 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Tianjin (China) is 37% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115元 (€15) | €34 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77元 (€10) | €22 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,138元 (€145) | €79 | + 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 344元 (€44) | €65 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (€3.72) | €3.27 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (€3.13) | €5.97 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,252元 (€415) | €483 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63元 (€0.08) | €0.23 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 284元 (€36) | €46 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (€2.48) | €9 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,800 in Lyon you would need to make just about €2,123 (16,629元) in Tianjin.
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