- Cost of Living
- Spain
- China
- Madrid
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madrid, Spain compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 74% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (99元) | 32元 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (59元) | 26元 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.49 (28元) | 9元 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (7元) | 14元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.36 (19元) | 12元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (16元) | 7元 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (50元) | 58元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.84 (14元) | 7元 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (7元) | 5.01元 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (54元) | 60元 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.49 (12元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (5.42元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 137% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,457 (11,478元) | 3,567元 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,023 (8,061元) | 2,125元 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (1,006元) | 833元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €921 (7,253元) | 2,333元 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €684 (5,391元) | 1,533元 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (723元) | 300元 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (241元) | 78元 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (2,972元) | 8,000元 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (711元) | 2,000元 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (55元) | 44元 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (83元) | 50元 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €65 (508元) | 467元 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (210元) | 250元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (592元) | 553元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (692元) | 950元 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 74% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,838 (164,151元) | 155,000元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (10元) | 7元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (401元) | 138元 | + 192% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (104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) | €4.89 (39元) | 15元 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.09 (32元) | 10元 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (422元) | 100元 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.17 (33元) | 15元 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.48 (20元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 (25元) | 28元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (14元) | 7元 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (103元) | 40元 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 75% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (291元) | 100元 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (144元) | 112元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (461元) | 120元 | + 284% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (419元) | 195元 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (82元) | 50元 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.21 (17元) | 38元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.63 (36元) | 15元 | + 136% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (3,704元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (2.16元) | 1.00元 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (339元) | 168元 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.06 (40元) | 40元 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,077 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 83% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 20,118元
(€2,554)
in Madrid
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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