- Cost of Living
- Spain
- China
- Castellón de la Plana
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Castellón de la Plana, Spain vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 57% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (89元) | 32元 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (55元) | 26元 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (30元) | 9元 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (6元) | 14元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (20元) | 12元 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 (10元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.98 (31元) | 58元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.18 (9元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (7元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (5.65元) | 5.01元 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.85 (38元) | 60元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.41 (11元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (5.67元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €539 (4,208元) | 3,567元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €400 (3,122元) | 2,125元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (392元) | 833元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €377 (2,941元) | 2,333元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €264 (2,066元) | 1,533元 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €32 (249元) | 300元 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (289元) | 78元 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €360 (2,812元) | 8,000元 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €51 (399元) | 2,000元 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.27 (33元) | 44元 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (71元) | 50元 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €55 (430元) | 467元 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (228元) | 250元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €66 (519元) | 553元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 (557元) | 950元 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,988 (179,536元) | 155,000元 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (10元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (215元) | 138元 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.87 (22元) | 15元 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (325元) | 100元 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (39元) | 15元 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.22 (17元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.20 (17元) | 28元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (16元) | 7元 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (17元) | 7元 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (86元) | 40元 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 41% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (230元) | 100元 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (111元) | 112元 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (351元) | 120元 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (337元) | 195元 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (52元) | 50元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (20元) | 38元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.22 (33元) | 15元 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.56元) | 1.00元 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (249元) | 168元 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.47 (35元) | 40元 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) is 34% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 14,715元
(€1,884)
in Castellón de la Plana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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