Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Nanjing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (€5.50) | €16 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (€3.91) | €7 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.58) | €4.12 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (€1.73) | €1.23 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (€1.72) | €4.06 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (€0.90) | €1.54 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 (€9) | €4.69 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (€2.06) | €1.50 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 (€0.70) | €0.98 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 (€0.58) | €1.30 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (€13) | €10 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€0.95) | €2.01 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (€1.32) | €0.62 | + 113% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Nanjing (China) is 14% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 (€681) | €592 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 (€430) | €430 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 (€43) | €121 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 (€532) | €424 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 (€352) | €315 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 (€27) | €82 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (€13) | €20 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 (€318) | €379 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (€68) | €111 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (€4.42) | €9 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 (€3.61) | €6 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 21% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (€57) | €78 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 (€42) | €22 | + 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 (€85) | €80 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 (€78) | €89 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 36% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 (€21,414) | €20,726 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.82) | €1.58 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 (€18) | €30 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (€4.33) | €21 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 4% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (€4.01) | €3.14 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (€5.10) | €9 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 (€26) | €31 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (€4.77) | €3.64 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 (€5.41) | €4.30 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (€4.51) | €3.74 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.24) | €1.84 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (€1.38) | €2.07 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 (€7) | €9 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 24% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 (€20) | €26 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83元 (€10) | €15 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 (€117) | €45 | + 161% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 (€46) | €45 | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (€6) | €9 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (€4.29) | €3.80 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 (€3.33) | €3.87 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,409元 (€432) | €434 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 (€0.11) | €0.36 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 (€32) | €41 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 (€3.41) | €4.66 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nanjing (China) is 25% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,800 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,346 (10,621元) in Nanjing.
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