- Cost of Living
- Romania
- China
- Arad
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei (元42) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (元28) | 元10 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (元18) | 元10 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.95 lei (元7) | 元12 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (元16) | 元8 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (元9) | 元8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (元22) | 元20 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei (元7) | 元12 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.57 lei (元4.24) | 元8 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (元5.39) | 元6.00 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (元48) | 元30 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (元10) | 元5.00 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 lei (元3.52) | 元20 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 lei (元2,524) | 元3,000 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 871 lei (元1,442) | 元1,500 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317 lei (元524) | 元400 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,017 lei (元1,682) | 元2,000 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550 lei (元910) | 元1,000 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei (元388) | 元300 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (元51) | 元100 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 lei (元3,177) | 元4,000 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei (元690) | 元600 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (元76) | 元30 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (元26) | 元50 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 205 lei (元339) | 元300 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 lei (元229) | 元500 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 lei (元445) | 元500 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (元567) | 元500 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,833 lei (元135,423) | 元300,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (元9) | 元6.00 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (元106) | 元150 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (元34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (元35) | 元10 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (元36) | 元20 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 63 lei (元105) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei (元41) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 lei (元41) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (元26) | 元30 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (元12) | 元12 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (元21) | 元5.00 | + 316% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (元40) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71 lei (元118) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (元68) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 lei (元74) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 lei (元253) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (元31) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 lei (元9) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (元1.22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (元335) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (元25) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 149 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,500
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,309
(4,416 lei)
in Arad.
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