- Cost of Living
- Germany
- China
- Darmstadt
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Darmstadt (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (元79) | 元45 | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元52) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (元33) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (元7) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €2.45 (元19) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (元17) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.44 (元34) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (元17) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (元12) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (元8) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (元49) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.83 (元14) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (元8) | - | - | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Darmstadt (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,128 (元8,733) | 元1,500 | + 482% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (元6,582) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (元1,557) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €786 (元6,084) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €625 (元4,839) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €130 (元1,007) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (元175) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €384 (元2,974) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (元587) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (元45) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (元86) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Darmstadt (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (元640) | 元500 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (元283) | 元250 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (元741) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (元758) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 124% | |||
Transportation in Darmstadt (Germany) is 124% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,542 (元205,517) | 元99,994 | + 106% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (元11) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (元409) | 元83 | + 396% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (元129) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Darmstadt (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (元90) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (元39) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (元155) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (元46) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (元21) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (元22) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (元10) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (元13) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (元118) | 元30 | + 292% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Darmstadt (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (元205) | 元90 | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (元133) | 元70 | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (元573) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (元401) | 元300 | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元55) | 元45 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (元25) | 元25 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.03 (元23) | 元10 | + 135% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €499 (元3,864) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (元0.74) | 元0.30 | + 148% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (元343) | 元150 | + 129% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (元51) | 元20 | + 153% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Darmstadt (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,858
(€886)
in Darmstadt
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,600
in Zibo.
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