- Cost of Living
- Spain
- China
- Madrid
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madrid, Spain compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元83) | 元32 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元51) | 元26 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 (元28) | 元9 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (元5.76) | 元13 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.36 (元18) | 元11 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (元15) | 元9 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.67 (元28) | 元58 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (元13) | 元8 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (元6) | 元8 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (元7) | 元4.75 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元55) | 元50 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.41 (元11) | 元8 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (元8) | 元6 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 115% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (元9,094) | 元3,567 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €950 (元7,200) | 元2,125 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (元914) | 元833 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €876 (元6,640) | 元2,333 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €612 (元4,636) | 元1,533 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (元695) | 元300 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (元253) | 元78 | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €410 (元3,104) | 元8,000 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (元689) | 元2,000 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (元57) | 元44 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元77) | 元50 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (元555) | 元467 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (元223) | 元250 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (元565) | 元553 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (元728) | 元950 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,676 (元164,273) | 元155,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (元8) | 元7 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (元392) | 元138 | + 185% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (元100) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 91% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.75 (元36) | 元15 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.12 (元39) | 元10 | + 288% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (元425) | 元100 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (元31) | 元15 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.99 (元23) | 元28 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (元11) | 元7 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (元14) | 元7 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元97) | 元40 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (元250) | 元100 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (元138) | 元112 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (元575) | 元120 | + 379% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (元303) | 元195 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元77) | 元50 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (元19) | 元38 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (元19) | 元15 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €420 (元3,179) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (元1.97) | 元1.00 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (元322) | 元168 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (元28) | 元40 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,603 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.578
CNY
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 70% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,987
(€2,242)
in Madrid
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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