- Cost of Living
- Spain
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- Castellón de la Plana
- Zhengzhou
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Cost of living in Castellón de la Plana, Spain compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元87) | 元26 | + 233% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元53) | 元25 | + 115% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (元29) | 元8 | + 259% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (元6) | 元15 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.07 (元16) | 元9 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 (元10) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.98 (元31) | 元83 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.18 (元9) | 元6 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (元7) | 元5.66 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (元5.61) | 元4.00 | + 40% | |
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 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (元7) | 元6 | + 3% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €518 (元4,021) | 元3,286 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €388 (元3,006) | 元2,010 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (元390) | 元483 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €345 (元2,680) | 元2,375 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €264 (元2,052) | 元1,454 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €32 (元247) | 元100 | + 147% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (元252) | 元65 | + 285% | |
40” flat screen TV | €363 (元2,813) | 元10,000 | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €51 (元396) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.27 (元33) | 元38 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (元70) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €61 (元472) | 元509 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (元226) | 元100 | + 126% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (元537) | 元680 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (元538) | 元1,500 | - 64% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,988 (元178,322) | 元183,333 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (元9) | 元7 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (元215) | 元117 | + 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 71% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.87 (元22) | 元15 | + 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (元373) | 元100 | + 273% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (元39) | 元15 | + 159% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (元20) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.23 (元17) | 元28 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (元16) | 元7 | + 134% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (元16) | 元7 | + 135% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元103) | 元40 | + 158% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 42% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (元233) | 元100 | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (元109) | 元112 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (元348) | 元120 | + 190% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (元337) | 元195 | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元54) | 元50 | + 9% | |
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 | + 136% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (元1.55) | 元1.00 | + 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (元253) | 元168 | + 50% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.47 (元35) | 元40 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,771
(€1,775)
in Castellón de la Plana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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