- Cost of Living
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- Ferrara
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Cost of living in Ferrara, Italy compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Ferrara (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (元116) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元56) | 元10 | + 462% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (元31) | 元10 | + 212% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (元10) | 元12 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.98 (元23) | 元8 | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (元19) | 元8 | + 134% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (元65) | 元20 | + 224% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (元14) | 元12 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (元13) | 元8 | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (元13) | 元6.00 | + 118% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (元61) | 元30 | + 103% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (元16) | 元5.00 | + 211% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.94 (元15) | 元20 | - 25% | |
Housing | + 120% | |||
Housing in Ferrara (Italy) is 120% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €681 (元5,251) | 元3,000 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €510 (元3,931) | 元1,500 | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (元1,202) | 元400 | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €664 (元5,118) | 元2,000 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €567 (元4,368) | 元1,000 | + 337% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (元925) | 元300 | + 208% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (元180) | 元100 | + 80% | |
40” flat screen TV | €512 (元3,949) | 元4,000 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (元1,156) | 元600 | + 93% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.83 (元30) | 元30 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (元87) | 元50 | + 75% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Ferrara (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (元655) | 元300 | + 118% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (元268) | 元500 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (元663) | 元500 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (元886) | 元500 | + 77% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Ferrara (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,583 (元189,495) | 元300,000 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (元13) | 元6.00 | + 114% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (元251) | 元150 | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Ferrara (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (元64) | 元10 | + 542% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (元15) | 元20 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (元462) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €7 (元56) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (元26) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (元28) | 元30 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (元12) | 元12 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 116% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (元131) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ferrara (Italy) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (元218) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (元126) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (元443) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (元546) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.70 (元44) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (元11) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (元31) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (元1.28) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (元350) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (元41) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ferrara (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元12,578
(€1,632)
in Ferrara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,100
in Zhenjiang.
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