Cost of living in Wenzhou, China vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Wenzhou (China) is 55% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33元 (€4.26) | €18 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20元 (€2.59) | €10 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (€1.79) | €7 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18元 (€2.24) | €1.20 | + 86% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (€1.58) | €4.43 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (€1.20) | €3.03 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 80元 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19元 (€2.47) | €2.60 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.97元 (€0.76) | €1.50 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.85元 (€0.49) | €2.80 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78元 (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6元 (€0.82) | €2.32 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (€1.41) | €1.05 | + 34% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Wenzhou (China) is 56% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,481元 (€446) | €1,337 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,376元 (€304) | €968 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 260元 (€33) | €119 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719元 (€348) | €768 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,128元 (€528) | €620 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322元 (€41) | €84 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 102元 (€13) | €24 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 (€192) | €463 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,427元 (€183) | €133 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32元 (€4.10) | €11 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35元 (€4.52) | €17 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Wenzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (€65) | €86 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 207元 (€27) | €33 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 658元 (€84) | €98 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 402元 (€52) | €105 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Wenzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,407元 (€16,050) | €25,600 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.39元 (€0.69) | €1.36 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 436元 (€56) | €64 | - 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Wenzhou (China) is 14% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19元 (€2.42) | €5.21 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22元 (€2.76) | €7 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41元 (€5.28) | €4.63 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (€5.66) | €4.56 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50元 (€6) | €4.21 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (€1.55) | €2.18 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7元 (€0.85) | €2.63 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38元 (€4.92) | €22 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Wenzhou (China) is 11% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 181元 (€23) | €34 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 124元 (€16) | €22 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 246元 (€31) | €79 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 246元 (€31) | €65 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22元 (€2.85) | €3.27 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24元 (€3.10) | €5.97 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,279元 (€1,060) | €483 | + 120% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 372元 (€48) | €46 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (€2.55) | €9 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Wenzhou (China) is 38% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,000 in Lyon you would need to make just about €2,489 (19,446元) in Wenzhou.
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