- Cost of Living
- Peru
- China
- Chimbote
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chimbote, Peru compared to 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 (元27) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 8 (元16) | 元10 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.00 (元10) | 元10 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 2.30 (元4.79) | 元12 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.28 (元9) | 元8 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.50 (元5.20) | 元8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 3.00 (元6) | 元20 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 2.50 (元5.20) | 元12 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.75 (元3.64) | 元8 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 2.00 (元4.16) | 元6.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 20 (元42) | 元30 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.00 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.00 (元2.08) | 元20 | - 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 (元2,081) | 元3,000 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 750 (元1,561) | 元1,500 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 150 (元312) | 元400 | - 22% | |
| 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177) | 元100 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 2,500 (元5,203) | 元4,000 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 300 (元624) | 元600 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 5.00 (元10) | 元30 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 (元21) | 元50 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Chimbote (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 200 (元416) | 元300 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 148 (元307) | 元500 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 200 (元416) | 元500 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 180 (元375) | 元500 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Chimbote (Peru) is 25% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 27,000 (元56,196) | 元300,000 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.00 (元8) | 元6.00 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 116 (元242) | 元150 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Chimbote (Peru) is 11% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 8 (元17) | 元10 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 50 (元104) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 3.50 (元7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 2.50 (元5.20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 7 (元15) | 元30 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.00 (元6) | 元12 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 2.50 (元5.20) | 元5.00 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 8 (元17) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Chimbote (Peru) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 20 (元42) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 22 (元45) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 50 (元104) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 60 (元125) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 15 (元31) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 9 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (元17) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.50 (元1.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 200 (元416) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 3.50 (元7) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.081
CNY
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Chimbote (Peru) is 21% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,500
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,475
(S/. 3,592)
in Chimbote.
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