Cost of living in Wuxi, China vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Wuxi (China) is 50% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (€5.92) | €18 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (€4.14) | €10 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (€1.66) | €7 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (€2.11) | €1.20 | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 15元 (€1.98) | €4.43 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (€0.85) | €3.03 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 (€5.14) | €7 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (€1.99) | €2.60 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (€1.07) | €1.50 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9元 (€1.18) | €2.80 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 (€14) | €8 | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€1.08) | €2.32 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (€1.24) | €1.05 | + 18% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Wuxi (China) is 42% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,152元 (€661) | €1,337 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,017元 (€387) | €968 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 616元 (€79) | €119 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,977元 (€510) | €768 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,477元 (€318) | €620 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,059元 (€136) | €84 | + 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,789元 (€358) | €463 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,109元 (€142) | €133 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (€4.42) | €11 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (€4.84) | €17 | - 71% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 24% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 801元 (€103) | €86 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 402元 (€52) | €33 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 694元 (€89) | €98 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 437元 (€56) | €105 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 41% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 167,519元 (€21,481) | €25,600 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.87) | €1.42 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224元 (€29) | €64 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 29% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50元 (€6) | €5.21 | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585元 (€75) | €25 | + 203% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (€4.92) | €4.63 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53元 (€7) | €4.56 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (€5.82) | €4.21 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (€1.16) | €2.18 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (€1.50) | €2.63 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42元 (€5.42) | €22 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 26% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 141元 (€18) | €34 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (€12) | €22 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 852元 (€109) | €79 | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 354元 (€45) | €65 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65元 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (€4.58) | €3.27 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (€4.20) | €5.97 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,900元 (€372) | €483 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (€0.05) | €0.23 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 578元 (€74) | €46 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (€2.37) | €9 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Lyon you would need to make just about €2,717 (21,192元) in Wuxi.
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