Cost of living comparison
China is 15.5% cheaper than Frankfurt (Oder).
- Restaurants
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pay 56.0% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 31.2% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 48.5% less in China
- Housing
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pay 60.3% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 54.7% more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 20.7% more in China
- Clothing
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pay 12.2% more in China
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and clothing in China are more expensive than in Frankfurt (Oder). Expenses including housing, restaurants, transportation, and groceries are lower in China.
If you lived in China instead of Frankfurt (Oder), you would:
pay 56.0% less for restaurants
|
Frankfurt (Oder)
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.43
€5.66
|
$2.85
CN¥20.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.43
€5.66
|
$5.07
CN¥36.37
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.61
€1.41
|
$0.49
CN¥3.51
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.34
€1.18
|
$0.30
CN¥2.16
|
|
pay 31.2% less for groceries
|
Frankfurt (Oder)
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.03
€1.78
|
$1.59
CN¥11.43
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.81
€5.99
|
$5.85
CN¥42.01
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.02
€3.54
|
$6.86
CN¥49.26
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.48
€3.06
|
$1.60
CN¥11.46
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.77
€5.95
|
$1.54
CN¥11.06
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.19
€1.05
|
$0.76
CN¥5.48
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.63
€0.55
|
$0.57
CN¥4.11
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
€0.85
|
$0.65
CN¥4.69
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.86
€1.64
|
$0.52
CN¥3.76
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.68
€0.60
|
$0.32
CN¥2.30
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.73
€0.64
|
$0.40
CN¥2.88
|
|
pay 48.5% less for transportation
|
Frankfurt (Oder)
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.01
€6.17
|
$4.44
CN¥31.92
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$52.52
€46.19
|
$22.47
CN¥161.35
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,650.55
€21,680.73
|
$19,071.53
CN¥136,945.05
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.79
€15.65
|
$3.97
CN¥28.54
|
|
pay 60.3% less for housing
|
Frankfurt (Oder)
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$49.54
€43.57
|
$11.70
CN¥83.98
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$328.33
CN¥2,357.61
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$267.94
€235.66
|
$205.78
CN¥1,477.62
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$214.95
€189.05
|
$40.46
CN¥290.52
|
|
pay 54.7% more for childcare
|
Frankfurt (Oder)
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$381.82
€335.82
|
$459.70
CN¥3,300.91
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,699.46
€8,530.89
|
$18,318.08
CN¥131,534.80
|
|
pay 20.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Frankfurt (Oder)
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.29
€3.77
|
$1.09
CN¥7.83
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.07
€0.94
|
$3.07
CN¥22.02
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.79
€7.73
|
$3.23
CN¥23.22
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$21.38
€18.81
|
$41.41
CN¥297.34
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.65
€8.48
|
$5.93
CN¥42.55
|
|
pay 12.2% more for clothing
|
Frankfurt (Oder)
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$40.19
€35.35
|
$48.23
CN¥346.28
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$32.15
€28.28
|
$31.67
CN¥227.42
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$64.31
€56.56
|
$72.53
CN¥520.78
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.31
€56.56
|
$75.53
CN¥542.38
|
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