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Cost of living in Valencia, Spain compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Valencia (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (元70) | 元26 | + 168% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元54) | 元25 | + 120% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.75 (元21) | 元8 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (元6) | 元15 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.60 (元12) | 元9 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (元11) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.72 (元29) | 元83 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (元13) | 元6 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 (元4.72) | 元5.66 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (元7) | 元4.00 | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (元31) | 元80 | - 61% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.54 (元12) | 元8 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (元7) | 元6 | + 7% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 70% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (元5,678) | 元3,286 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €527 (元4,078) | 元2,010 | + 103% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (元823) | 元483 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €455 (元3,523) | 元2,375 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €318 (元2,461) | 元1,454 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (元412) | 元100 | + 312% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (元247) | 元65 | + 278% | |
40” flat screen TV | €426 (元3,302) | 元10,000 | - 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (元585) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元53) | 元38 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (元91) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (元545) | 元509 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (元203) | 元100 | + 103% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (元524) | 元680 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (元636) | 元1,500 | - 58% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 36% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,000 (元123,891) | 元183,333 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (元9) | 元7 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (元325) | 元117 | + 179% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (元112) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 102% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元52) | 元15 | + 246% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.88 (元38) | 元10 | + 278% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (元447) | 元100 | + 347% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.48 (元35) | 元15 | + 131% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (元20) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (元23) | 元28 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (元9) | 元7 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (元12) | 元7 | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元102) | 元40 | + 155% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (元212) | 元100 | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (元124) | 元112 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (元383) | 元120 | + 219% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (元271) | 元195 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元61) | 元50 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (元13) | 元38 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (元15) | 元15 | + 0% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (元3,821) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (元1.32) | 元1.00 | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (元256) | 元168 | + 52% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (元38) | 元40 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,752
(€2,034)
in Valencia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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