- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Tianjin
- Zhenjiang
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Cost of living in Tianjin, China compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tianjin (China) is 5% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元58 | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 | 元10 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 | 元10 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 | 元12 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元9 | 元8 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.82 | 元8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元54 | 元20 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元9 | 元12 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 | 元8 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.26 | 元6.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元105 | 元30 | + 251% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 | 元5.00 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 | 元20 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Tianjin (China) is 71% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,245 | 元3,000 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,823 | 元1,500 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元327 | 元400 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,299 | 元2,000 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,525 | 元1,000 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元961 | 元300 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元117 | 元100 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,586 | 元4,000 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元531 | 元600 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元34 | 元30 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元40 | 元50 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Tianjin (China) is 13% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元624 | 元300 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元262 | 元500 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元922 | 元500 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,078 | 元500 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Tianjin (China) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元215,000 | 元300,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 | 元6.00 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元158 | 元150 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元25 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Tianjin (China) is 5% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元21 | 元10 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 | 元20 | ||
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元22 | 元30 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6 | 元12 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 | 元5.00 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元33 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tianjin (China) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元108 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元71 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元2,000 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元300 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元25 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元28 | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.39 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元339 | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 34 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
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