Cost of living in Xuzhou, China vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Xuzhou (China) is 66% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23元 (€2.95) | €18 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (€4.07) | €10 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9元 (€1.16) | €7 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (€1.60) | €1.20 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 11元 (€1.37) | €4.43 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (€0.82) | €3.03 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8元 (€1.04) | €2.60 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.27元 (€0.67) | €1.50 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.02元 (€0.51) | €2.80 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43元 (€5.47) | €8 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (€1.14) | €2.32 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (€0.85) | €1.05 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Xuzhou (China) is 70% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,136元 (€401) | €1,337 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,972元 (€252) | €968 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 275元 (€35) | €119 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,512元 (€193) | €768 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,887元 (€241) | €620 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151元 (€19) | €84 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42元 (€5.36) | €24 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,334元 (€682) | €463 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (€61) | €133 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29元 (€3.75) | €11 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43元 (€5.45) | €17 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Xuzhou (China) is 45% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214元 (€27) | €86 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186元 (€24) | €33 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 452元 (€58) | €98 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450元 (€58) | €105 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Xuzhou (China) is 55% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,600 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.94) | €1.42 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 82元 (€10) | €64 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Xuzhou (China) is 27% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18元 (€2.30) | €5.21 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40元 (€5.11) | €4.63 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4.56 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.21 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (€0.95) | €2.18 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6.00元 (€0.77) | €2.63 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (€3.84) | €22 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Xuzhou (China) is 32% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110元 (€14) | €34 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 153元 (€20) | €22 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600元 (€77) | €79 | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173元 (€22) | €65 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57元 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17元 (€2.22) | €3.27 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23元 (€2.96) | €5.97 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500元 (€447) | €483 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00元 (€0.26) | €0.23 | + 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 276元 (€35) | €46 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (€2.56) | €9 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,610 (12,593元) in Xuzhou.
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