- Cost of Living
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- Zhengzhou
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Cost of living in Valencia, Spain vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 60% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (86元) | 32元 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (54元) | 26元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (25元) | 9元 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.84 (14元) | 12元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (13元) | 7元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (49元) | 58元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (13元) | 7元 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (7元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (7元) | 5.01元 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.94 (47元) | 60元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (12元) | 7元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (6元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 97% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €932 (7,303元) | 3,567元 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €639 (5,007元) | 2,125元 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (1,464元) | 833元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €805 (6,308元) | 2,333元 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €459 (3,592元) | 1,533元 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 (551元) | 300元 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (287元) | 78元 | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €426 (3,340元) | 8,000元 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (592元) | 2,000元 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (55元) | 44元 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (93元) | 50元 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 3% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (660元) | 467元 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (252元) | 250元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (490元) | 553元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (640元) | 950元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 61% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,573 (161,127元) | 155,000元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (352元) | 138元 | + 156% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (113元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 88% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (51元) | 15元 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.88 (38元) | 10元 | + 282% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (454元) | 100元 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.48 (35元) | 15元 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.64 (21元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (24元) | 28元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (9元) | 7元 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (12元) | 7元 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (103元) | 40元 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 42% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (215元) | 100元 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (125元) | 112元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (387元) | 120元 | + 223% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (358元) | 195元 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (58元) | 50元 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.99 (16元) | 38元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.30 (41元) | 15元 | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (3,836元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (1.36元) | 1.00元 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (260元) | 168元 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (38元) | 40元 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 62% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 19,485元
(€2,488)
in Valencia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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