Cost of living in Zibo, China vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Zibo (China) is 59% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38元 (€4.83) | €18 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (€4.65) | €10 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7元 (€0.89) | €7 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (€1.53) | €1.20 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00元 (€0.77) | €4.43 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00元 (€0.77) | €3.03 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30元 (€3.83) | €7 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 (€0.89) | €2.60 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (€1.02) | €1.50 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 (€0.51) | €2.80 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200元 (€26) | €8 | + 235% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6元 (€0.77) | €2.32 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.56元 (€0.58) | €1.05 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Zibo (China) is 62% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,977元 (€252) | €1,337 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000元 (€255) | €968 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500元 (€64) | €119 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500元 (€192) | €768 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000元 (€128) | €620 | - 79% | |
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) | 30元 (€3.83) | €24 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,000元 (€383) | €463 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000元 (€128) | €133 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200元 (€26) | €17 | + 52% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Zibo (China) is 19% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333元 (€43) | €86 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (€32) | €33 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €98 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €105 | - | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Zibo (China) is 64% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,997元 (€12,769) | €25,600 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.83) | €1.36 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 93元 (€12) | €64 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Zibo (China) is 34% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (€3.83) | €5.21 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (€26) | €25 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (€3.83) | €4.63 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (€3.19) | €4.56 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20元 (€2.55) | €4.21 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.28) | €2.18 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.00元 (€0.64) | €2.63 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (€3.83) | €22 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Zibo (China) is 41% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95元 (€12) | €34 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 65元 (€8) | €22 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400元 (€306) | €79 | + 290% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300元 (€38) | €65 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47元 (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27元 (€3.50) | €3.27 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (€1.89) | €5.97 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000元 (€255) | €483 | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (€0.04) | €0.23 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 222元 (€28) | €46 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 58元 (€7) | €9 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zibo (China) is 55% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,100 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,827 (14,310元) in Zibo.
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