Cost of living in China compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (€6) | €19 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (€5.25) | €10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (€1.99) | €5.47 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (€2.29) | €1.23 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (€2.43) | €4.22 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (€1.40) | €2.84 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (€2.00) | €2.39 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.87) | €1.61 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (€0.85) | €2.13 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (€16) | €8 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (€1.19) | €2.76 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (€1.98) | €2.04 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in China is 28% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,507元 (€1,779) | €1,559 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,710元 (€1,015) | €1,375 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488元 (€64) | €310 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,095元 (€934) | €959 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,246元 (€559) | €806 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 271元 (€36) | €126 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113元 (€15) | €47 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,322元 (€174) | €539 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 592元 (€78) | €129 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (€4.47) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49元 (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in China is 14% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 510元 (€67) | €85 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252元 (€33) | €36 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624元 (€82) | €96 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 839元 (€110) | €123 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in China is 39% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,743元 (€21,034) | €31,198 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (€1.14) | €1.82 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 198元 (€26) | €50 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 15% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (€5.46) | €12 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29元 (€3.79) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328元 (€43) | €26 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52元 (€7) | €4.00 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 45元 (€5.96) | €5.18 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (€4.80) | €4.73 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (€1.56) | €2.00 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (€1.93) | €4.01 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (€11) | €23 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 249元 (€33) | €60 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 111元 (€15) | €24 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,566元 (€206) | €97 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 399元 (€53) | €81 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76元 (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (€3.98) | €3.47 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (€2.02) | €4.90 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,783元 (€366) | €561 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (€0.03) | €0.25 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 427元 (€56) | €34 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24元 (€3.10) | €8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 34% cheaper than in Belgium
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