Cost of living in Zhenjiang, China vs Lyon, France
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zhenjiang (China) is 38% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69元 (€9) | €18 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (€3.93) | €10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.56) | €7 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (€1.69) | €1.20 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (€1.61) | €4.43 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (€1.34) | €3.03 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44元 (€5.63) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (€1.37) | €2.60 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.89) | €1.50 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (€0.82) | €2.80 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62元 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 18元 (€2.31) | €2.32 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20元 (€2.56) | €1.05 | + 144% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Zhenjiang (China) is 67% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,770元 (€354) | €1,337 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,638元 (€210) | €968 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400元 (€51) | €119 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,746元 (€223) | €768 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,108元 (€142) | €620 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300元 (€38) | €84 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000元 (€512) | €463 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (€77) | €133 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30元 (€3.84) | €11 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 (€6) | €17 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Zhenjiang (China) is about the same as in Lyon (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 484元 (€62) | €86 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 363元 (€46) | €33 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (€64) | €98 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500元 (€64) | €105 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Zhenjiang (China) is 43% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,253元 (€28,957) | €25,600 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6.00元 (€0.77) | €1.36 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150元 (€19) | €64 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Zhenjiang (China) is 32% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10元 (€1.28) | €5.21 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (€2.56) | €7 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4.56 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30元 (€3.84) | €4.21 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (€1.54) | €2.18 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.00元 (€0.64) | €2.63 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25元 (€3.20) | €22 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Zhenjiang (China) is 29% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80元 (€10) | €34 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50元 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €65 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.27 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.97 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175元 (€22) | €46 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 217 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zhenjiang (China) is 44% 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 €2,235 (17,459元) in Zhenjiang.
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