- Cost of Living
- China
- Australia
- Changzhi
- Melbourne
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Changzhi (China) and Melbourne (Australia)
| Food | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changzhi (China) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元30 (AU$4.97) | AU$17.68 | 72% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | AU$8.01 | - |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | AU$6.65 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元4 (AU$0.66) | AU$1.81 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元9 (AU$1.49) | AU$4.50 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3 (AU$0.50) | AU$4.87 | 90% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$5.58 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (AU$1.99) | AU$3.56 | 44% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | AU$4.65 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3 (AU$0.50) | AU$4.12 | 88% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$17.26 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (AU$1.33) | AU$3.46 | 62% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元20 (AU$3.31) | AU$2.67 | 24% |
| Housing | 83% | ||
| Housing in Changzhi (China) is 83% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元1,500 (AU$248) | AU$2,181 | 89% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元100 (AU$16.57) | AU$207 | 92% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元109 (AU$18.06) | AU$56 | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (AU$663) | AU$768 | 14% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | AU$210 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$7.11 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - |
| Clothes | 24% | ||
| Clothes in Changzhi (China) is 24% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元800 (AU$133) | AU$105 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元300 (AU$50) | AU$80 | 38% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元600 (AU$99) | AU$137 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元500 (AU$83) | AU$122 | 32% |
| Transportation | 67% | ||
| Transportation in Changzhi (China) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$32,000 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元4.50 (AU$0.75) | AU$1.46 | 49% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元120 (AU$19.88) | AU$125 | 84% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | AU$19.90 | - |
| Personal Care | 52% | ||
| Personal Care in Changzhi (China) is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元30 (AU$4.97) | AU$13.36 | 63% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$8.21 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$4.08 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元25 (AU$4.14) | AU$6.12 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (AU$1.66) | AU$2.98 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元5 (AU$0.83) | AU$3.66 | 77% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (AU$2.48) | AU$29 | 91% |
| Entertainment | 49% | ||
| Entertainment in Changzhi (China) is 49% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元30 (AU$4.97) | AU$53 | 91% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元50 (AU$8.28) | AU$34 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$227 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | AU$113 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$15.71 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$3.76 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元12 (AU$1.99) | AU$5.64 | 65% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | AU$169 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.81 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元80 (AU$13.25) | AU$82 | 84% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | AU$17.33 | - |
| TOTAL | 64% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,485 prices entered by 426 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Changzhi (China) is 64% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,125
in Melbourne
you would need to make just about AU$1,130
(元6,819)
in Changzhi.