- Cost of Living
- France
- China
- Narbonne
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Narbonne, France compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Narbonne (France) is 7% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (元168) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (元78) | 元10 | + 677% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元10 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (元5.75) | 元12 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 元8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元20 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (元4.66) | 元6.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (元31) | 元30 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 元5.00 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (元6) | 元20 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Narbonne (France) is 65% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (元6,607) | 元3,000 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €700 (元5,441) | 元1,500 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €400 (元3,109) | 元2,000 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €350 (元2,720) | 元1,000 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元4,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元600 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (元109) | 元50 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Narbonne (France) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 元300 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元500 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元500 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元500 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Narbonne (France) is 13% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元300,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (元10) | 元6.00 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Narbonne (France) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元12 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 元5.00 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Narbonne (France) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (元187) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元78) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (元39) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €14 (元109) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
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 September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
7.773
CNY
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Narbonne (France) is 20% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,950
(€1,280)
in Narbonne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,300
in Zhenjiang.
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