- 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) | 16 lei (元28) | 元10 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (元18) | 元10 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.86 lei (元7) | 元12 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (元16) | 元8 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.87 lei (元10) | 元8 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (元20) | 元20 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.50 lei (元8) | 元12 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42 lei (元4.18) | 元8 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.23 lei (元5.58) | 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 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 lei (元3.46) | 元20 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,418 lei (元2,453) | 元3,000 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 829 lei (元1,433) | 元1,500 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317 lei (元548) | 元400 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 lei (元1,557) | 元2,000 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 470 lei (元813) | 元1,000 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 215 lei (元372) | 元300 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (元54) | 元100 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,867 lei (元3,229) | 元4,000 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 lei (元670) | 元600 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 lei (元83) | 元30 | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (元34) | 元50 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 226 lei (元390) | 元300 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137 lei (元236) | 元500 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 264 lei (元457) | 元500 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 lei (元577) | 元500 | + 15% | |
| 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 | 78,682 lei (元136,112) | 元300,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (元9) | 元6.00 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (元112) | 元150 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (元35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 16% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (元36) | 元10 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 lei (元33) | 元20 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68 lei (元117) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei (元43) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 lei (元38) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (元27) | 元30 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (元14) | 元12 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (元20) | 元5.00 | + 291% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (元31) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (元130) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (元68) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 lei (元69) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145 lei (元251) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (元31) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.06 lei (元9) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 755 lei (元1,306) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (元1.33) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (元350) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (元26) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 151 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,400
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,806
(3,935 lei)
in Arad.
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