Cost of living in Paris, France vs Wenzhou, China
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| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 121% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (130元) | 33元 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (72元) | 20元 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (50元) | 14元 | + 260% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (10元) | 18元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.85 (38元) | 12元 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 (22元) | 9元 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (52元) | 80元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.21 (25元) | 19元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (14元) | 5.97元 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (15元) | 3.85元 | + 296% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (61元) | 78元 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (17元) | 6元 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (11元) | 11元 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 325% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 325% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,896 (22,627元) | 3,481元 | + 550% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,153 (16,820元) | 2,376元 | + 608% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €276 (2,158元) | 260元 | + 730% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,783 (13,929元) | 2,719元 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,378 (10,770元) | 4,128元 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (848元) | 322元 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (219元) | 102元 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (3,032元) | 1,500元 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (733元) | 1,427元 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (67元) | 32元 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (111元) | 35元 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 38% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (729元) | 508元 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (253元) | 207元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (830元) | 658元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (965元) | 402元 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 44% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,548 (191,800元) | 125,407元 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (11元) | 5.39元 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (587元) | 436元 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (115元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 23% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.92 (38元) | 19元 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (59元) | 22元 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (202元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 (32元) | 41元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.16 (40元) | 44元 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (33元) | 50元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (18元) | 12元 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (16元) | 7元 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (228元) | 38元 | + 493% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 36% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (401元) | 181元 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (171元) | 124元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (946元) | 246元 | + 285% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (567元) | 246元 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (94元) | 50元 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.86 (38元) | 22元 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (58元) | 24元 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (3,794元) | 8,279元 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.90元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (455元) | 372元 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (79元) | 20元 | + 297% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 828 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paris (France) is 106% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 22,668元 (€2,901) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,000元 in Wenzhou.
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