- Cost of Living
- Spain
- China
- Castellón de la Plana
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Castellón de la Plana, Spain compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (元100) | 元43 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元57) | 元26 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (元29) | 元10 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (元5.99) | 元18 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.07 (元16) | 元10 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 (元10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.98 (元30) | 元83 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.13 (元9) | 元6 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (元7) | 元5.66 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (元5.53) | 元4.20 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.25 (元33) | 元80 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.41 (元11) | 元8 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (元6) | 元6 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €555 (元4,255) | 元3,286 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €399 (元3,058) | 元2,010 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (元385) | 元483 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €347 (元2,656) | 元2,512 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €264 (元2,027) | 元1,454 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €32 (元244) | 元100 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (元249) | 元65 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €416 (元3,186) | 元10,000 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €51 (元391) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.27 (元33) | 元38 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (元70) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €58 (元443) | 元509 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (元214) | 元100 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €66 (元502) | 元680 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (元531) | 元1,500 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,577 (元173,014) | 元175,811 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (元9) | 元7 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (元214) | 元147 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 70% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.87 (元22) | 元15 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (元369) | 元100 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (元38) | 元15 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.23 (元17) | 元28 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (元16) | 元7 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (元16) | 元7 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元102) | 元40 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 32% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (元222) | 元100 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (元107) | 元112 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (元344) | 元120 | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (元339) | 元195 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元59) | 元50 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (元21) | 元38 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 (元36) | 元15 | + 133% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €130 (元996) | 元3,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (元1.53) | 元1.00 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €72 (元550) | 元168 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.29 (元33) | 元40 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 106 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 32% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,769
(€2,580)
in Castellón de la Plana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元15,000
in Zhengzhou.
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