- Cost of Living
- Italy
- China
- Novara
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Novara, Italy vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Novara (Italy) is 41% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (87元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (55元) | 10元 | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.76 (37元) | 10元 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (10元) | 12元 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.20 (17元) | 8元 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.69 (13元) | 9元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (60元) | 20元 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (13元) | 11元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (13元) | 8元 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (10元) | 6.00元 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (47元) | 30元 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.20 (17元) | 5.00元 | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (13元) | 20元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Novara (Italy) is 100% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €742 (5,730元) | 3,000元 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €553 (4,267元) | 1,500元 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (675元) | 400元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €472 (3,643元) | 2,000元 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €379 (2,928元) | 1,000元 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €212 (1,640元) | 300元 | + 447% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (147元) | 100元 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €603 (4,653元) | 4,000元 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (733元) | 600元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.93 (38元) | 30元 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (64元) | 50元 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Novara (Italy) is 22% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (547元) | 300元 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (254元) | 500元 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (614元) | 500元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (863元) | 500元 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Novara (Italy) is 28% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,311 (210,857元) | 300,000元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (11元) | 6.00元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (351元) | 150元 | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Novara (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (54元) | 10元 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 20元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (540元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (46元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (19元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 12元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (12元) | 5.00元 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (137元) | 25元 | + 449% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Novara (Italy) is 37% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (250元) | 80元 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (127元) | 50元 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (487元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (481元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (56元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (11元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (37元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (1.07元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (367元) | 175元 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (40元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
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 December 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Novara (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 11,664元
(€1,511)
in Novara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,400元
in Zhenjiang.
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