- Cost of Living
- Peru
- China
- Chimbote
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chimbote, Peru compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chimbote (Peru) is 41% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 13 (元25) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 8 (元15) | 元10 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.17 (元10) | 元10 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 2.30 (元4.49) | 元12 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.10 (元8) | 元8 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.50 (元4.89) | 元8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 3.00 (元5.86) | 元20 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 2.50 (元4.89) | 元12 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.83 (元3.58) | 元8 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 2.00 (元3.91) | 元6.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 20 (元39) | 元30 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.00 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.00 (元1.95) | 元20 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Chimbote (Peru) is 8% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 800 (元1,563) | 元3,000 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 750 (元1,466) | 元1,500 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 150 (元293) | 元400 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 85 (元166) | 元100 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 2,500 (元4,886) | 元4,000 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 300 (元586) | 元600 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 5.00 (元10) | 元30 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 (元20) | 元50 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Chimbote (Peru) is 33% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 200 (元391) | 元300 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 148 (元288) | 元500 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 200 (元391) | 元500 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 180 (元352) | 元500 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Chimbote (Peru) is 35% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 27,000 (元52,767) | 元300,000 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.00 (元8) | 元6.00 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 105 (元205) | 元150 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Chimbote (Peru) is 12% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 8 (元16) | 元10 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 50 (元98) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 3.50 (元7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 2.50 (元4.89) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 7 (元14) | 元30 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.00 (元5.86) | 元12 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 2.50 (元4.89) | 元5.00 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 8 (元16) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Chimbote (Peru) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 20 (元39) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 22 (元42) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 50 (元98) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 60 (元117) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 15 (元29) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 9 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (元16) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.50 (元0.98) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 200 (元391) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 3.50 (元7) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Chimbote (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,900
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,424
(S/. 3,287)
in Chimbote.
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