- Cost of Living
- Spain
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- Madrid
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madrid, Spain vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 70% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (97元) | 32元 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (57元) | 26元 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (26元) | 9元 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (7元) | 14元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 (18元) | 12元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (16元) | 7元 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (47元) | 58元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (15元) | 7元 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (8元) | 7元 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (6元) | 5.01元 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (51元) | 60元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.59 (12元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (5.71元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 131% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,434 (11,058元) | 3,567元 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,045 (8,059元) | 2,125元 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (1,029元) | 833元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €982 (7,568元) | 2,333元 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €711 (5,479元) | 1,533元 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €76 (585元) | 300元 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (238元) | 78元 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (2,973元) | 8,000元 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (648元) | 2,000元 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (51元) | 44元 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (80元) | 50元 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (538元) | 467元 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (226元) | 250元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (590元) | 553元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (673元) | 950元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 72% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,455 (157,693元) | 155,000元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (10元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (399元) | 138元 | + 190% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (102元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 88% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.21 (40元) | 15元 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.27 (33元) | 10元 | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (467元) | 100元 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.16 (32元) | 15元 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (20元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (23元) | 28元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (11元) | 7元 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (16元) | 7元 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (98元) | 40元 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 68% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (276元) | 100元 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (137元) | 112元 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (458元) | 120元 | + 282% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (404元) | 195元 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (79元) | 50元 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.39 (18元) | 38元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.54 (35元) | 15元 | + 127% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (3,625元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (2.11元) | 1.00元 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (328元) | 168元 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (39元) | 40元 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,066 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 79% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 19,722元
(€2,558)
in Madrid
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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