- Cost of Living
- Italy
- China
- Novara
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Novara, Italy compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Novara (Italy) is 40% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元88) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元55) | 元10 | + 453% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.76 (元37) | 元10 | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (元10) | 元12 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.20 (元17) | 元8 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.69 (元13) | 元8 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (元61) | 元20 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (元13) | 元12 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (元13) | 元8 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (元10) | 元6.00 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (元47) | 元30 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.20 (元17) | 元5.00 | + 241% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (元13) | 元20 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Novara (Italy) is 98% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €742 (元5,769) | 元3,000 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €553 (元4,296) | 元1,500 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (元680) | 元400 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €472 (元3,668) | 元2,000 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €379 (元2,948) | 元1,000 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €212 (元1,652) | 元300 | + 451% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (元148) | 元100 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €603 (元4,684) | 元4,000 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (元738) | 元600 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.93 (元38) | 元30 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (元65) | 元50 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Novara (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (元551) | 元300 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (元256) | 元500 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (元618) | 元500 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (元869) | 元500 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Novara (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,311 (元212,277) | 元300,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (元11) | 元6.00 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (元354) | 元150 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Novara (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元54) | 元10 | + 444% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (元544) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (元47) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (元19) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元12 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (元12) | 元5.00 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (元138) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Novara (Italy) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (元252) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (元128) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (元490) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (元484) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元56) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (元37) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (元1.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (元369) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (元40) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
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 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Novara (Italy) is 37% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元12,626
(€1,624)
in Novara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,200
in Zhenjiang.
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