Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 93% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Essen (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Essen | Zibo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (83元) | 38元 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (52元) | 36元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (33元) | 7元 | + 367% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (7元) | 12元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (22元) | 6.00元 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (18元) | 6.00元 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (37元) | 30元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (18元) | 7元 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (10元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (6元) | 4.00元 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (48元) | 200元 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (13元) | 6元 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (10元) | 4.56元 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 123% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Essen | Zibo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 (7,959元) | 1,977元 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (4,547元) | 2,000元 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (1,525元) | 500元 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (4,672元) | 1,500元 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 (3,247元) | 1,000元 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (1,109元) | 300元 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (191元) | 30元 | + 536% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (3,399元) | 3,000元 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (1,016元) | 1,000元 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (64元) | 50元 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (98元) | 200元 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Essen | Zibo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (625元) | 333元 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (369元) | 250元 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (626元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (847元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 186% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Essen | Zibo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,072 (175,326元) | 99,997元 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (11元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (504元) | 93元 | + 444% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (168元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Essen | Zibo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (67元) | 30元 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (99元) | 50元 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (582元) | 200元 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (19元) | 30元 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 (13元) | 25元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (18元) | 20元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (10元) | 10元 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (10元) | 5.00元 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (123元) | 30元 | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Essen | Zibo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (239元) | 95元 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (143元) | 65元 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (675元) | 2,400元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (423元) | 300元 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (57元) | 47元 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (24元) | 27元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (27元) | 15元 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (3,493元) | 2,000元 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.88元) | 0.30元 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (206元) | 222元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (48元) | 58元 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 93% | ||
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These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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