- Cost of Living
- Spain
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- 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 | €11 (元89) | 元32 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元55) | 元26 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (元28) | 元9 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (元6) | 元14 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.54 (元20) | 元12 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (元16) | 元7 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.67 (元30) | 元58 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (元13) | 元7 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (元7) | 元7 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (元8) | 元5.01 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元59) | 元60 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.39 (元11) | 元7 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (元9) | 元7 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 135% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (元9,685) | 元3,567 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €998 (元8,052) | 元2,125 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (元1,030) | 元833 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €896 (元7,230) | 元2,333 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €655 (元5,290) | 元1,533 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (元829) | 元300 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (元269) | 元78 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €406 (元3,274) | 元8,000 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (元700) | 元2,000 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元57) | 元44 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元84) | 元50 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 2% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (元553) | 元467 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (元235) | 元250 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (元600) | 元553 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (元718) | 元950 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 76% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,155 (元170,726) | 元155,000 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (元9) | 元7 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (元417) | 元138 | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (元108) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 95% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.57 (元37) | 元15 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.33 (元35) | 元10 | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (元453) | 元100 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.33 (元35) | 元15 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (元22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (元25) | 元28 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (元10) | 元7 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (元15) | 元7 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (元101) | 元40 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 66% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (元314) | 元100 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (元145) | 元112 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (元594) | 元120 | + 395% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (元323) | 元195 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元80) | 元50 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (元19) | 元38 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (元20) | 元15 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €432 (元3,487) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (元2.10) | 元1.00 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (元353) | 元168 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (元29) | 元40 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,074 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 82% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元21,838
(€2,706)
in Madrid
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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