- Cost of Living
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- Valencia
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Valencia, Spain compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (元68) | 元32 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元53) | 元26 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.75 (元21) | 元9 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (元6) | 元13 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.60 (元12) | 元11 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (元11) | 元9 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.72 (元28) | 元58 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (元13) | 元8 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 (元4.58) | 元8 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (元6) | 元4.75 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (元30) | 元50 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.54 (元12) | 元8 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (元7) | 元6 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 44% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (元5,505) | 元3,567 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €527 (元3,954) | 元2,125 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (元798) | 元833 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €455 (元3,416) | 元2,333 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €318 (元2,386) | 元1,533 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (元399) | 元300 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (元240) | 元78 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €426 (元3,201) | 元8,000 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (元567) | 元2,000 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元51) | 元44 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (元88) | 元50 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (元528) | 元467 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (元197) | 元250 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (元508) | 元553 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (元617) | 元950 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,000 (元120,119) | 元155,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (元9) | 元7 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (元315) | 元138 | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (元108) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 92% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元50) | 元15 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.88 (元37) | 元10 | + 266% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (元434) | 元100 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.48 (元34) | 元15 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (元23) | 元28 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (元8) | 元7 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (元12) | 元7 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (元99) | 元40 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (元206) | 元100 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (元120) | 元112 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (元371) | 元120 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (元263) | 元195 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元59) | 元50 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (元12) | 元38 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (元15) | 元15 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (元3,677) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (元1.28) | 元1.00 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (元248) | 元168 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (元36) | 元40 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 666 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,153
(€2,152)
in Valencia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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