- Cost of Living
- Spain
- China
- Madrid
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madrid, Spain compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元86) | 元43 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元53) | 元26 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 (元28) | 元10 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (元5.97) | 元18 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.22 (元17) | 元10 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (元14) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.67 (元29) | 元83 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.64 (元13) | 元6 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (元9) | 元5.66 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (元7) | 元4.20 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元53) | 元80 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.50 (元12) | 元8 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (元9) | 元6 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 158% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (元9,434) | 元3,286 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €868 (元6,822) | 元2,010 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (元1,028) | 元483 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €891 (元7,005) | 元2,512 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €593 (元4,662) | 元1,454 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (元740) | 元100 | + 640% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (元262) | 元65 | + 301% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €424 (元3,333) | 元10,000 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (元763) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (元85) | 元38 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元82) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (元639) | 元509 | + 26% | |
| 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) | €76 (元598) | 元680 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (元807) | 元1,500 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,141 (元166,209) | 元175,811 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (元8) | 元7 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (元406) | 元147 | + 177% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (元103) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 122% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.03 (元32) | 元15 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.50 (元43) | 元10 | + 333% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (元572) | 元100 | + 472% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.27 (元34) | 元15 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.84 (元22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (元22) | 元28 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (元10) | 元7 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (元13) | 元7 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元101) | 元40 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (元237) | 元100 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (元143) | 元112 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (元728) | 元120 | + 506% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (元314) | 元195 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元79) | 元50 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (元18) | 元38 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (元19) | 元15 | + 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €181 (元1,422) | 元3,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (元2.04) | 元1.00 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (元349) | 元168 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (元29) | 元40 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,730 prices entered by 423 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 71% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,570
(€1,980)
in Madrid
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,100
in Zhengzhou.
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