- Cost of Living
- Spain
- China
- Madrid
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madrid, Spain compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元84) | 元43 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元52) | 元26 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 (元27) | 元10 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (元5.82) | 元18 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.31 (元18) | 元10 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (元14) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.67 (元28) | 元83 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (元13) | 元6 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (元9) | 元5.66 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (元7) | 元4.20 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元51) | 元80 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (元12) | 元8 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (元8) | 元6 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 154% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (元9,196) | 元3,286 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €868 (元6,649) | 元2,010 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (元1,009) | 元483 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €891 (元6,827) | 元2,512 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €599 (元4,593) | 元1,454 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (元721) | 元100 | + 621% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (元255) | 元65 | + 291% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €418 (元3,202) | 元10,000 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (元716) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (元83) | 元38 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (元82) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (元631) | 元509 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (元214) | 元100 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (元590) | 元680 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (元790) | 元1,500 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 56% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,452 (元164,389) | 元175,811 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (元8) | 元7 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (元396) | 元147 | + 170% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (元102) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 102% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (元34) | 元15 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.65 (元43) | 元10 | + 333% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (元455) | 元100 | + 355% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.16 (元32) | 元15 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 (元22) | 元28 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (元11) | 元7 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (元13) | 元7 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元96) | 元40 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (元224) | 元100 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (元137) | 元112 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (元609) | 元120 | + 407% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (元307) | 元195 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元75) | 元50 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.24 (元17) | 元38 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (元19) | 元15 | + 22% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €181 (元1,386) | 元3,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (元1.99) | 元1.00 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (元368) | 元168 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (元28) | 元40 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,689 prices entered by 406 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 68% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元25,134
(€3,280)
in Madrid
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元15,000
in Zhengzhou.
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