- Cost of Living
- Spain
- China
- Madrid
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madrid, Spain compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 60% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元85) | 元26 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元52) | 元25 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (元28) | 元8 | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (元5.88) | 元15 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (元18) | 元9 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (元15) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.67 (元28) | 元83 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (元13) | 元6 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (元7) | 元5.66 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (元7) | 元4.00 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元55) | 元80 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.38 (元11) | 元8 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (元9) | 元6 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 156% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (元9,281) | 元3,286 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €934 (元7,223) | 元2,010 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (元979) | 元483 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €880 (元6,808) | 元2,375 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €594 (元4,592) | 元1,454 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (元778) | 元100 | + 678% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (元258) | 元65 | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €427 (元3,299) | 元10,000 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (元749) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (元66) | 元38 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元78) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 (元588) | 元509 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (元230) | 元100 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (元586) | 元680 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (元773) | 元1,500 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 61% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,466 (元166,027) | 元183,333 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (元8) | 元7 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (元400) | 元117 | + 243% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (元102) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 111% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.64 (元36) | 元15 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.40 (元42) | 元10 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (元518) | 元100 | + 418% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (元28) | 元15 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (元21) | 元28 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (元11) | 元7 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (元12) | 元7 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元101) | 元40 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 54% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (元250) | 元100 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (元141) | 元112 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (元608) | 元120 | + 407% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (元309) | 元195 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元80) | 元50 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (元20) | 元38 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (元19) | 元15 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €420 (元3,245) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (元2.01) | 元1.00 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (元346) | 元168 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (元28) | 元40 | - 29% | |
| 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 2,584 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
EUR
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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 元17,903
(€2,315)
in Madrid
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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