Cost of living in China compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 54% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36元 (€4.68) | €20 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (€4.85) | €11 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (€1.63) | €5.58 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (€1.87) | €1.41 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (€1.93) | €3.67 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (€1.35) | €3.03 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (€7) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (€2.00) | €2.55 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (€0.82) | €2.04 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (€0.79) | €2.11 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 88元 (€11) | €8 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€1.08) | €3.18 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (€1.53) | €2.08 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in China is 25% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,689元 (€2,019) | €1,488 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,762元 (€999) | €1,293 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 494元 (€64) | €278 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,859元 (€883) | €908 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,972元 (€511) | €752 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 335元 (€43) | €197 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101元 (€13) | €50 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,494元 (€192) | €302 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 571元 (€73) | €110 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 (€4.86) | €17 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in China is 27% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 415元 (€53) | €94 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (€36) | €42 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 574元 (€74) | €101 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 717元 (€92) | €129 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in China is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,522元 (€19,631) | €31,127 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (€1.05) | €1.72 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 244元 (€31) | €50 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (€5.22) | €12 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45元 (€5.79) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111元 (€14) | €32 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (€5.99) | €5.29 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (€5.63) | €5.14 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (€4.11) | €4.92 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (€1.10) | €2.08 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (€1.54) | €4.00 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (€10) | €27 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| China | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 225元 (€29) | €45 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110元 (€14) | €26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 481元 (€62) | €90 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 248元 (€32) | €94 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77元 (€10) | €12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27元 (€3.52) | €3.76 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14元 (€1.79) | €5.02 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,708元 (€477) | €561 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19元 (€0.15) | €0.25 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 406元 (€52) | €31 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (€3.28) | €8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 36% cheaper than in Belgium
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