- Cost of Living
- Romania
- China
- Arad
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (元47) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (元29) | 元10 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (元18) | 元10 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.95 lei (元7) | 元12 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (元16) | 元8 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (元9) | 元8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (元23) | 元20 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei (元7) | 元12 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.57 lei (元4.40) | 元8 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (元5.59) | 元6.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (元49) | 元30 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (元11) | 元5.00 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.29 lei (元3.92) | 元20 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 lei (元2,619) | 元3,000 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 871 lei (元1,496) | 元1,500 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317 lei (元544) | 元400 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,017 lei (元1,746) | 元2,000 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550 lei (元944) | 元1,000 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei (元402) | 元300 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (元53) | 元100 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 lei (元3,297) | 元4,000 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei (元715) | 元600 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (元79) | 元30 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (元27) | 元50 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 205 lei (元352) | 元300 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 lei (元238) | 元500 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 lei (元461) | 元500 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (元589) | 元500 | + 18% | |
| 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 (元140,523) | 元300,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (元9) | 元6.00 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (元110) | 元150 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (元35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (元36) | 元10 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (元37) | 元20 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 63 lei (元109) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei (元43) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 lei (元42) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (元27) | 元30 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (元12) | 元12 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (元22) | 元5.00 | + 332% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (元41) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71 lei (元123) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (元70) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 lei (元77) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 lei (元262) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (元32) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 lei (元9) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (元1.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (元347) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (元26) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 200 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.717
CNY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,500
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,949
(4,047 lei)
in Arad.
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