Cost of living in Chengdu, China vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Chengdu (China) is 15% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27元 (€3.44) | €9 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (€4.39) | €5.45 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (€2.16) | €3.75 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (€1.88) | €1.23 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (€1.74) | €3.25 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (€1.23) | €1.35 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (€7) | €4.12 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (€1.80) | €1.36 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.84) | €0.68 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (€0.84) | €1.14 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164元 (€21) | €8 | + 179% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€1.08) | €2.02 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (€1.55) | €0.90 | + 71% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is 8% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,575元 (€720) | €426 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,751元 (€355) | €302 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 344元 (€44) | €122 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,077元 (€398) | €316 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845元 (€238) | €245 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (€28) | €94 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93元 (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,201元 (€284) | €351 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (€73) | €71 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (€5.38) | €5.67 | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 21% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (€65) | €83 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (€27) | €40 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594元 (€77) | €70 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (€85) | €71 | + 20% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 30% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (€27,516) | €23,202 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.89) | €1.57 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 131元 (€17) | €39 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (€3.22) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 4% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (€3.28) | €3.23 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26元 (€3.31) | €5.59 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (€20) | €32 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (€2.30) | €3.88 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (€5.11) | €3.80 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (€4.75) | €3.50 | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.31) | €1.53 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (€1.29) | €1.83 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 34% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135元 (€17) | €22 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 79元 (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 296元 (€38) | €38 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279元 (€36) | €46 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (€4.09) | €3.40 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (€4.24) | €3.22 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,257元 (€421) | €792 | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42元 (€0.05) | €0.24 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 227元 (€29) | €38 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (€2.60) | €4.08 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,400 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,099 (8,510元) in Chengdu.
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