- Cost of Living
- Italy
- China
- Novara
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Novara, Italy compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Novara (Italy) is 45% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元86) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元54) | 元10 | + 442% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.76 (元36) | 元10 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (元10) | 元12 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.20 (元17) | 元8 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.69 (元13) | 元8 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (元60) | 元20 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (元13) | 元12 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (元13) | 元8 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (元10) | 元6.00 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (元46) | 元30 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.20 (元17) | 元5.00 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (元13) | 元20 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Novara (Italy) is 96% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €742 (元5,660) | 元3,000 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €553 (元4,215) | 元1,500 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (元667) | 元400 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €472 (元3,598) | 元2,000 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €379 (元2,892) | 元1,000 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €212 (元1,620) | 元300 | + 440% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (元145) | 元100 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €603 (元4,596) | 元4,000 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (元724) | 元600 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.93 (元38) | 元30 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (元63) | 元50 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Novara (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (元540) | 元300 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (元251) | 元500 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (元607) | 元500 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (元853) | 元500 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Novara (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,311 (元208,268) | 元300,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (元11) | 元6.00 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (元347) | 元150 | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Novara (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元53) | 元10 | + 434% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (元534) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (元46) | - | - | |
| 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11) | 元5.00 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (元135) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Novara (Italy) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (元247) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (元125) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (元481) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (元475) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元55) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (元36) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €200 (元1,525) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (元1.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (元362) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (元39) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Novara (Italy) is 40% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,733
(€1,539)
in Novara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,400
in Zhenjiang.
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