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Cost of living in Wuxi, China compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Wuxi (China) is 8% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 (€3.95) | €5.19 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (€3.80) | €4.72 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元9 (€1.20) | €2.81 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (€2.53) | €0.71 | + 259% | |
12 eggs, large | 元15 (€1.94) | €2.08 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (€0.96) | €1.64 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (€4.89) | €4.69 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (€1.97) | €1.12 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (€1.35) | €1.52 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.50 (€0.71) | €0.69 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (€13) | €3.40 | + 278% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (€0.90) | €1.20 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (€1.06) | €0.35 | + 206% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Wuxi (China) is 14% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,200 (€540) | €558 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,025 (€389) | €374 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元580 (€75) | €142 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (€322) | €373 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,272 (€292) | €300 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (€39) | €69 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (€8) | €13 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (€386) | €389 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (€103) | €79 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (€4.95) | €5.82 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (€5.77) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 88% | |||
Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 88% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元700 (€90) | €55 | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元471 (€61) | €26 | + 136% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元706 (€91) | €63 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元550 (€71) | €81 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 19% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元173,250 (€22,290) | €20,154 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (€0.89) | €1.18 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元250 (€32) | €19 | + 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 10% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元48 (€6) | €5.06 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (€4.50) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元500 (€64) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (€3.67) | €3.45 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 (€5.40) | €3.50 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (€5.15) | €4.01 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (€1.03) | €1.56 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (€1.50) | €1.76 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (€4.63) | €7 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 42% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元103 (€13) | €15 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元90 (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元240 (€31) | €23 | + 37% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元337 (€43) | €26 | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 (€8) | €3.77 | + 101% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (€4.12) | €1.65 | + 149% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (€3.22) | €1.13 | + 185% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 (€0.04) | €0.10 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元600 (€77) | €27 | + 189% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (€2.06) | €3.37 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 15% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €1,958
(元15,219)
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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