- 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 | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元84) | 元32 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元52) | 元26 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (元29) | 元9 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (元5.90) | 元13 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.07 (元16) | 元11 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 (元10) | 元9 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.98 (元30) | 元58 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.18 (元9) | 元8 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (元7) | 元8 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (元5.47) | 元4.75 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.25 (元32) | 元50 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.41 (元11) | 元8 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (元6) | 元6 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €518 (元3,916) | 元3,567 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €388 (元2,927) | 元2,125 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (元379) | 元833 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €345 (元2,610) | 元2,333 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €264 (元1,998) | 元1,533 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €32 (元241) | 元300 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (元245) | 元78 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (元2,739) | 元8,000 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €51 (元386) | 元2,000 | - 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.27 (元32) | 元44 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (元69) | 元50 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €61 (元459) | 元467 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (元220) | 元250 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (元522) | 元553 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (元524) | 元950 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,988 (元173,665) | 元155,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (元9) | 元7 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (元214) | 元138 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.87 (元22) | 元15 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (元364) | 元100 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (元38) | 元15 | + 152% | |
| 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 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (元15) | 元7 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (元16) | 元7 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元100) | 元40 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (元227) | 元100 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (元107) | 元112 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (元339) | 元120 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (元328) | 元195 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元53) | 元50 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (元20) | 元38 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 (元35) | 元15 | + 130% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (元1.51) | 元1.00 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (元246) | 元168 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.47 (元34) | 元40 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元14,234
(€1,884)
in Castellón de la Plana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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