- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Tianjin
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tianjin, China vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tianjin (China) is 2% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58元 | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 29元 | 10元 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 | 10元 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 | 12元 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10元 | 8元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.65元 | 9元 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49元 | 20元 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9元 | 11元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 | 8元 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.29元 | 6.00元 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121元 | 30元 | + 304% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 | 5.00元 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 | 20元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Tianjin (China) is 78% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,727元 | 3,000元 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,916元 | 1,500元 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 422元 | 400元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,394元 | 2,000元 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,851元 | 1,000元 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 735元 | 300元 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 110元 | 100元 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,285元 | 4,000元 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 719元 | 600元 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31元 | 30元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56元 | 50元 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Tianjin (China) is 18% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 618元 | 300元 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 266元 | 500元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 625元 | 500元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 776元 | 500元 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Tianjin (China) is 23% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 177,634元 | 300,000元 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 | 6.00元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145元 | 150元 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Tianjin (China) is 5% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 | 10元 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 | 20元 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 571元 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28元 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27元 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 | 30元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 | 12元 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 | 5.00元 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34元 | 25元 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Tianjin (China) is 11% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 116元 | 80元 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77元 | 50元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,138元 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24元 | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,252元 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63元 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 | 175元 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19元 | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
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