- Cost of Living
- Germany
- China
- Münster
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Münster, Germany compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Münster (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元85) | 元45 | + 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元54) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (元27) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (元5.82) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €2.99 (元23) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (元18) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (元39) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (元17) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (元15) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (元8) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (元50) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (元13) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (元10) | - | - | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Münster (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €963 (元7,481) | 元1,500 | + 399% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (元6,218) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (元1,214) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €578 (元4,491) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €461 (元3,582) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €224 (元1,739) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (元155) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €483 (元3,757) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €50 (元389) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元52) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (元103) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Münster (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 (元589) | 元500 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (元311) | 元250 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (元683) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (元1,035) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 87% | |||
Transportation in Münster (Germany) is 87% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元99,994 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (元11) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (元446) | 元83 | + 440% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Münster (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (元23) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (元39) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 (元15) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (元25) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (元10) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (元12) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (元139) | 元30 | + 362% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Münster (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (元215) | 元90 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (元144) | 元70 | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (元225) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (元421) | 元300 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元56) | 元45 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (元25) | 元25 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.61 (元28) | 元10 | + 180% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (元0.70) | 元0.30 | + 133% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (元229) | 元150 | + 52% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (元39) | 元20 | + 94% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Münster (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,481
(€834)
in Münster
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,600
in Zibo.
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