- Cost of Living
- China
- Netherlands
- Wenzhou
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wenzhou, China vs Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wenzhou (China) is 41% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28元 (€3.67) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19元 (€2.47) | €8 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.55) | €3.81 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19元 (€2.40) | €1.22 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (€1.65) | €1.95 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.09 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 80元 (€10) | €4.33 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.29 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00元 (€0.65) | €1.75 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71元 (€0.48) | €0.70 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 104元 (€13) | €4.50 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6元 (€0.81) | €2.50 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00元 (€0.65) | €0.87 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Wenzhou (China) is 72% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,093元 (€401) | €1,291 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,117元 (€274) | €1,113 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 237元 (€31) | €225 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,362元 (€306) | €1,700 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500元 (€194) | €1,070 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 183元 (€24) | €70 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 127元 (€16) | €31 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €450 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 980元 (€127) | €85 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18元 (€2.33) | €10 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32元 (€4.16) | €15 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Wenzhou (China) is 2% 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) | 350元 (€45) | €37 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (€78) | €119 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300元 (€39) | €104 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Wenzhou (China) is 64% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,000元 (€16,833) | €24,992 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26元 (€0.68) | €1.68 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 323元 (€42) | €151 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Wenzhou (China) is 1% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15元 (€1.94) | €5.00 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15元 (€1.94) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50元 (€6) | €3.23 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30元 (€3.88) | €2.23 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €1.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (€1.62) | €0.90 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.00元 (€0.39) | €1.75 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (€3.88) | €25 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Wenzhou (China) is 13% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150元 (€19) | €41 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 104元 (€13) | €21 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200元 (€26) | €49 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207元 (€27) | €90 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19元 (€2.46) | €3.00 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (€2.59) | €3.71 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,000元 (€1,554) | €579 | + 168% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128元 (€17) | €20 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16元 (€2.07) | €7 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wenzhou (China) is 52% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,000
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,901
(14,680元)
in Wenzhou.
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