- Cost of Living
- Germany
- China
- Darmstadt
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darmstadt (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (元82) | 元45 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元54) | 元45 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (元34) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (元7) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (元18) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.44 (元36) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (元13) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (元51) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.83 (元15) | 元7 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (元8) | 元4.17 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Darmstadt (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,128 (元9,105) | 元1,500 | + 507% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (元6,862) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (元1,624) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €788 (元6,358) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €625 (元5,046) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €130 (元1,049) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (元182) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (元3,101) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (元612) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (元47) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (元90) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Darmstadt (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (元685) | 元500 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (元287) | 元250 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (元757) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (元790) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Darmstadt (Germany) is 171% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,542 (元214,272) | 元99,994 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (元12) | 元7 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (元433) | 元83 | + 424% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (元135) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Darmstadt (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (元93) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (元40) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (元161) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (元48) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.46 (元20) | 元25 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (元23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (元10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (元14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (元126) | 元30 | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Darmstadt (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (元212) | 元90 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (元136) | 元70 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (元597) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (元407) | 元300 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元57) | 元45 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (元25) | 元25 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.03 (元24) | 元10 | + 145% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €499 (元4,028) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (元0.78) | 元0.30 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (元331) | 元150 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (元53) | 元20 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 90 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Darmstadt (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元7,158
(€887)
in Darmstadt
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,500
in Zibo.
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