- Cost of Living
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- Nantes
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Cost of living in Nantes, France compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | + 105% | |||
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Food in Nantes (France) is 105% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (元113) | 元26 | + 334% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元62) | 元25 | + 151% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (元46) | 元8 | + 463% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (元8) | 元15 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.83 (元22) | 元9 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (元18) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (元50) | 元83 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (元16) | 元6 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (元11) | 元5.66 | + 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (元15) | 元4.00 | + 264% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.55 (元43) | 元80 | - 46% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (元15) | 元8 | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (元8) | 元6 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 132% | |||
Housing in Nantes (France) is 132% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,127 (元8,719) | 元3,286 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €846 (元6,541) | 元2,010 | + 225% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (元1,239) | 元483 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €661 (元5,116) | 元2,375 | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €505 (元3,909) | 元1,454 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (元670) | 元100 | + 570% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (元226) | 元65 | + 245% | |
40” flat screen TV | €412 (元3,189) | 元10,000 | - 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (元718) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (元70) | 元38 | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (元107) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Nantes (France) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (元678) | 元509 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (元195) | 元100 | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (元655) | 元680 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (元743) | 元1,500 | - 50% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Nantes (France) is 56% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,154 (元163,615) | 元183,333 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (元10) | 元7 | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (元359) | 元117 | + 208% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (元154) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 67% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (元49) | 元15 | + 224% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.19 (元25) | 元10 | + 147% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (元175) | 元100 | + 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.04 (元39) | 元15 | + 160% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.80 (元22) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (元29) | 元28 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (元14) | 元7 | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (元16) | 元7 | + 126% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (元146) | 元40 | + 266% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 61% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (元220) | 元100 | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (元135) | 元112 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (元715) | 元120 | + 496% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (元382) | 元195 | + 96% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元64) | 元50 | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 (元19) | 元38 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (元39) | 元15 | + 154% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €520 (元4,019) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (元1.90) | 元1.00 | + 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (元304) | 元168 | + 80% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (元54) | 元40 | + 36% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nantes (France) is 81% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,914
(€2,575)
in Nantes
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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