- Cost of Living
- Germany
- China
- Darmstadt
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany vs Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darmstadt (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (80元) | 45元 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (52元) | 45元 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (33元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (7元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (20元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (17元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.44 (35元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (17元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (12元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (8元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (49元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.83 (14元) | 7元 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (8元) | 4.17元 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Darmstadt (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,128 (8,803元) | 1,500元 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (6,635元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (1,570元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €788 (6,147元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €625 (4,879元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €130 (1,015元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (180元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (2,999元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (592元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (45元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (87元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Darmstadt (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (663元) | 500元 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (278元) | 250元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (732元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (764元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Darmstadt (Germany) is 164% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,542 (207,185元) | 99,994元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (12元) | 7元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (419元) | 83元 | + 407% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (130元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Darmstadt (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (90元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (39元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (156元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (47元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.46 (19元) | 25元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (23元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (10元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (14元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (122元) | 30元 | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Darmstadt (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (205元) | 90元 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (132元) | 70元 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (578元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (394元) | 300元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (55元) | 45元 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (24元) | 25元 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.03 (24元) | 10元 | + 137% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €499 (3,895元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.75元) | 0.30元 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (320元) | 150元 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (51元) | 20元 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Darmstadt (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 6,901元
(€884)
in Darmstadt
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,400元
in Zibo.
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