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Cost of living in Serres, Greece compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Serres (Greece) is 11% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.00 (元39) | 元40 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元57) | 元26 | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (元35) | 元27 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (元8) | 元13 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.90 (元22) | 元16 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (元9) | 元12 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.57 (元28) | 元57 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (元14) | 元14 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (元8) | 元8 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (元7) | 元5.17 | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (元46) | 元95 | - 51% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.80 (元14) | 元9 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (元4.94) | 元5.00 | - 1% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Serres (Greece) is 18% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €300 (元2,323) | 元3,917 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €200 (元1,549) | 元2,500 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (元2,323) | 元533 | + 336% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,800 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,450 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元800 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (元194) | 元136 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen TV | €600 (元4,646) | 元2,488 | + 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (元774) | 元500 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元54) | 元35 | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6.00 (元46) | 元22 | + 114% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Serres (Greece) is 4% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (元697) | 元442 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €21 (元166) | 元195 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (元581) | 元600 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €50 (元387) | 元499 | - 22% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Serres (Greece) is 37% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,952 (元123,522) | 元182,922 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (元11) | 元8 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (元322) | 元110 | + 194% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Serres (Greece) is 7% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (元62) | 元150 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (元310) | 元80 | + 287% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元10 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (元27) | 元33 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (元31) | 元33 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (元12) | 元9 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (元12) | 元11 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (元77) | 元40 | + 94% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Serres (Greece) is 23% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (元147) | 元124 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (元108) | 元96 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (元271) | 元50 | + 442% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (元350) | 元543 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元54) | 元46 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (元26) | 元31 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (元23) | 元13 | + 79% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元3.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (元232) | 元780 | - 70% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.85 (元30) | 元12 | + 139% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serres (Greece) is 10% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,214
(€1,706)
in Serres
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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