- Cost of Living
- Peru
- China
- Chimbote
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chimbote, Peru vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chimbote (Peru) is 37% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 13 (27元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 8 (15元) | 10元 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.00 (10元) | 10元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 2.30 (4.75元) | 12元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.28 (9元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.50 (5.16元) | 9元 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 3.00 (6元) | 20元 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 2.50 (5.16元) | 11元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.75 (3.61元) | 8元 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 2.00 (4.13元) | 6.00元 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 20 (41元) | 30元 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.00 (10元) | 5.00元 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.00 (2.06元) | 20元 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Chimbote (Peru) is 3% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,000 (2,064元) | 3,000元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 750 (1,548元) | 1,500元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 150 (310元) | 400元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 2,000元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 1,000元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 300元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 85 (175元) | 100元 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 2,500 (5,161元) | 4,000元 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 300 (619元) | 600元 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 5.00 (10元) | 30元 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 (21元) | 50元 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Chimbote (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 200 (413元) | 300元 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 148 (304元) | 500元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 200 (413元) | 500元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 180 (372元) | 500元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Chimbote (Peru) is 26% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 27,000 (55,736元) | 300,000元 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.00 (8元) | 6.00元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 116 (240元) | 150元 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Chimbote (Peru) is 13% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 8 (17元) | 10元 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 20元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 50 (103元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 3.50 (7元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 2.50 (5.16元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 7 (14元) | 30元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.00 (6元) | 12元 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 2.50 (5.16元) | 5.00元 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 8 (17元) | 25元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Chimbote (Peru) is 11% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 20 (41元) | 80元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 22 (45元) | 50元 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 50 (103元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 60 (124元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 15 (31元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 9 (18元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (17元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.50 (1.03元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 200 (413元) | 175元 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 3.50 (7元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.064
CNY
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Chimbote (Peru) is 18% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
8,900元
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 7,337元
(S/. 3,554)
in Chimbote.
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