Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Nanjing (China) is 49% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (1,997 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (1,422 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (573 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (630 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 206% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (625 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (327 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 (3,354 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (748 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 (256 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 (211 Ft) | 239 Ft | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (4,605 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 197% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (346 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (481 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 328% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Nanjing (China) is 36% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 (247,505 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 (156,119 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 (15,589 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 (193,266 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 (128,108 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 (9,885 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (4,899 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 (115,484 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (24,882 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (1,606 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 (1,311 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 19% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 43% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (20,804 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 (15,418 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 (30,900 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 (28,452 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 47% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Nanjing (China) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 (7,782,803 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (299 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 (6,425 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (1,573 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 59% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 47% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (1,457 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (1,852 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 (9,332 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (1,734 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 125% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 (1,967 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 140% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (1,639 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (450 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (501 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 (2,378 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 53% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 (7,096 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83元 (3,812 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 (42,636 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 474% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 (16,870 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 132% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (2,336 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (1,561 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 248% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 (1,210 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 187% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,409元 (156,972 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 (40 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 (11,686 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 (1,239 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 14% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 514,551 Ft (11,173元) in Nanjing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 387,000 Ft in Pécs.
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