- Cost of Living
- Romania
- China
- Arad
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei (44元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (29元) | 10元 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (18元) | 10元 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.95 lei (7元) | 12元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (17元) | 8元 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (9元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (23元) | 20元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei (7元) | 12元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.57 lei (4.38元) | 8元 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (5.57元) | 6.00元 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (49元) | 30元 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (11元) | 5.00元 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 lei (3.63元) | 20元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 lei (2,606元) | 3,000元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 871 lei (1,489元) | 1,500元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317 lei (541元) | 400元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,017 lei (1,738元) | 2,000元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550 lei (940元) | 1,000元 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei (400元) | 300元 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (52元) | 100元 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 lei (3,281元) | 4,000元 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei (712元) | 600元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (79元) | 30元 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (27元) | 50元 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 205 lei (350元) | 300元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 lei (237元) | 500元 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 lei (459元) | 500元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (586元) | 500元 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,833 lei (139,855元) | 300,000元 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (9元) | 6.00元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (110元) | 150元 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (35元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (36元) | 10元 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (37元) | 20元 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 63 lei (108元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei (42元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 lei (42元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (27元) | 30元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (12元) | 12元 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (21元) | 5.00元 | + 330% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (41元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71 lei (122元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (70元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 lei (77元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 lei (261元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (32元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (16元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 lei (9元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (1.26元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (346元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (26元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.709
CNY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
9,800元
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 7,755元
(4,538 lei)
in Arad.
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