Cost of living in Zhengzhou, China vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Zhengzhou (China) is 61% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35元 (€4.44) | €18 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28元 (€3.61) | €10 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9元 (€1.12) | €7 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (€1.80) | €1.20 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (€1.62) | €4.43 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (€0.89) | €3.03 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58元 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 (€0.89) | €2.60 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.90) | €1.50 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.45元 (€0.70) | €2.80 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66元 (€8) | €8 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€1.00) | €2.32 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (€0.84) | €1.05 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Zhengzhou (China) is 57% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,446元 (€441) | €1,337 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,068元 (€265) | €968 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 715元 (€91) | €119 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,326元 (€298) | €768 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,548元 (€198) | €620 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 285元 (€36) | €84 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78元 (€10) | €24 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,000元 (€1,024) | €463 | + 121% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000元 (€256) | €133 | + 93% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (€5.60) | €11 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 (€6) | €17 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Zhengzhou (China) is 8% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 467元 (€60) | €86 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (€36) | €33 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (€71) | €98 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 950元 (€122) | €105 | + 16% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Zhengzhou (China) is 57% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,000元 (€19,838) | €25,600 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.85) | €1.36 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 134元 (€17) | €64 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 36元 (€4.58) | €17 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Zhengzhou (China) is 37% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15元 (€1.92) | €5.21 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10元 (€1.28) | €7 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15元 (€1.92) | €4.63 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (€5.60) | €4.56 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 (€3.56) | €4.21 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (€0.84) | €2.18 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (€1.13) | €2.63 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40元 (€5.10) | €22 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Zhengzhou (China) is 41% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100元 (€13) | €34 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 106元 (€14) | €22 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120元 (€15) | €79 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195元 (€25) | €65 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (€4.90) | €3.27 | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14元 (€1.81) | €5.97 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29元 (€0.16) | €0.23 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 241元 (€31) | €46 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40元 (€5.09) | €9 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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