- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Tianjin
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tianjin, China compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tianjin (China) is 6% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元57 | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 | 元10 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 | 元10 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 | 元12 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元9 | 元8 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.82 | 元8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元58 | 元20 | + 192% | |
| 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113 | 元30 | + 277% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 | 元5.00 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 | 元20 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Tianjin (China) is 69% 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2,464 | 元1,500 | + 64% | |
| 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 | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Tianjin (China) is 7% 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298 | 元500 | - 40% | |
| 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 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元162 | 元150 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元26 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tianjin (China) is 1% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元30 | 元10 | + 200% | |
| 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30 | - | - | |
| 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7 | 元12 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 | 元5.00 | + 129% | |
| 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76 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元80 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元317 | - | - | |
| 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 62 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tianjin (China) is 5% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元8,617
in Tianjin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,200
in Zhenjiang.
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