- Cost of Living
- China
- Netherlands
- Wenzhou
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wenzhou, China compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wenzhou (China) is 53% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元28 (€3.71) | €23 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元19 (€2.51) | €9 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (€1.57) | €3.88 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 (€2.43) | €1.09 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (€1.67) | €1.93 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.12 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元80 (€10) | €4.85 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.28 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.00 (€0.66) | €2.07 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.71 (€0.49) | €0.79 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元104 (€14) | €5.00 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6 (€0.82) | €2.63 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.00 (€0.66) | €0.93 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Wenzhou (China) is 75% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,289 (€431) | €1,000 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,304 (€302) | €2,000 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元237 (€31) | €250 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,851 (€374) | €2,000 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (€197) | €1,311 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元183 (€24) | €70 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (€17) | €37 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元980 (€129) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元18 (€2.36) | €12 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (€4.22) | €20 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Wenzhou (China) is 3% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €85 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元350 (€46) | €37 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (€79) | €119 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元300 (€39) | €104 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Wenzhou (China) is 77% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元130,000 (€17,047) | €23,835 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元5.26 (€0.69) | €1.72 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元103 (€13) | €147 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Wenzhou (China) is 12% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元15 (€1.97) | €5.00 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元15 (€1.97) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元50 (€7) | €5.45 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (€3.93) | €3.20 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.80 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (€1.64) | €0.80 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元3.00 (€0.39) | €2.50 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (€3.93) | €25 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Wenzhou (China) is 37% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元150 (€20) | €41 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元104 (€14) | €18 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 (€26) | €76 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元207 (€27) | €90 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元19 (€2.49) | €3.36 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (€2.62) | €3.71 | - 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €154 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元128 (€17) | €16 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €6 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wenzhou (China) is 64% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,900
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,051
(元8,011)
in Wenzhou.
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