Cost of living in Shenzhen, China vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 29% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (€4.50) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21元 (€2.82) | €4.32 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (€2.01) | €1.42 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 (€2.24) | €4.15 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (€1.25) | €1.94 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82元 (€11) | €5.62 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (€1.94) | €1.75 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.96) | €1.56 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.32元 (€0.70) | €1.58 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (€15) | €7 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€1.07) | €2.26 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (€1.51) | €1.49 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,545元 (€1,526) | €1,114 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,000元 (€925) | €675 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560元 (€74) | €191 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,371元 (€842) | €638 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,915元 (€517) | €484 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 260元 (€34) | €100 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115元 (€15) | €24 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,249元 (€297) | €438 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 577元 (€76) | €122 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (€5.74) | €4.73 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36元 (€4.77) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 16% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 534元 (€71) | €94 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 248元 (€33) | €34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 519元 (€69) | €89 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 688元 (€91) | €127 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 31% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,886元 (€22,581) | €20,908 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (€1.01) | €1.52 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143元 (€19) | €33 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35元 (€4.60) | €20 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 14% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (€3.57) | €8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (€4.82) | €8 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 402元 (€53) | €99 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 32元 (€4.18) | €5.09 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (€5.77) | €3.61 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (€5.86) | €3.88 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (€1.71) | €1.61 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (€1.65) | €2.34 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78元 (€10) | €19 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 12% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229元 (€30) | €41 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99元 (€13) | €16 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (€79) | €94 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 527元 (€70) | €57 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61元 (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (€4.45) | €1.41 | + 216% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41元 (€5.46) | €4.40 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,089元 (€408) | €444 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60元 (€0.08) | €0.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 315元 (€42) | €50 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (€2.82) | €5.26 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 338 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,874 (21,750元) in Shenzhen.
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