Cost of living in Shenzhen, China vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 36% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (kr52) | kr136 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (kr33) | kr67 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (kr18) | kr29 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (kr16) | kr8 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (kr17) | kr26 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (kr11) | kr22 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77元 (kr73) | kr63 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (kr14) | kr18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (kr8) | kr10 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 (kr5.31) | kr11 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 104元 (kr99) | kr79 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (kr11) | kr19 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (kr11) | kr11 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,179元 (kr11,557) | kr8,536 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,776元 (kr6,430) | kr5,788 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 604元 (kr573) | kr1,220 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,724元 (kr6,381) | kr5,337 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,901元 (kr3,702) | kr3,926 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310元 (kr294) | kr1,589 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (kr100) | kr188 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,226元 (kr2,112) | kr3,570 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (kr541) | kr710 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (kr39) | kr57 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63元 (kr60) | kr154 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 459元 (kr436) | kr786 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 238元 (kr226) | kr244 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 541元 (kr514) | kr727 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 691元 (kr655) | kr1,206 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 175,985元 (kr167,002) | kr301,099 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (kr7) | kr10 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 164元 (kr156) | kr386 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 41元 (kr39) | kr255 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 12% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (kr25) | kr58 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (kr33) | kr73 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 402元 (kr381) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42元 (kr39) | kr58 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (kr41) | kr28 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (kr36) | kr29 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (kr12) | kr13 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (kr12) | kr16 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 (kr67) | kr176 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (kr235) | kr344 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105元 (kr100) | kr191 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (kr564) | kr475 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 571元 (kr542) | kr616 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (kr59) | kr77 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (kr30) | kr41 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38元 (kr36) | kr33 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,030元 (kr2,875) | kr3,258 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59元 (kr0.56) | kr0.93 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270元 (kr256) | kr230 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (kr21) | kr42 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 253 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr24,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr16,210 (17,082元) in Shenzhen.
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