Cost of living in Shenzhen, China vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (kr48) | kr131 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (kr33) | kr67 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21元 (kr21) | kr31 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (kr15) | kr7 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 (kr17) | kr30 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (kr9) | kr19 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82元 (kr81) | kr68 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (kr14) | kr18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (kr7) | kr10 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.32元 (kr5.23) | kr12 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (kr112) | kr78 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (kr8) | kr19 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (kr11) | kr10 | + 17% | |
| 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 | 11,545元 (kr11,335) | kr8,455 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,000元 (kr6,873) | kr5,757 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560元 (kr550) | kr1,141 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,371元 (kr6,255) | kr4,956 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,915元 (kr3,844) | kr3,745 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 260元 (kr255) | kr1,512 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115元 (kr113) | kr193 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,249元 (kr2,208) | kr3,644 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 577元 (kr567) | kr684 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (kr43) | kr54 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36元 (kr35) | kr169 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 534元 (kr524) | kr778 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 248元 (kr243) | kr230 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 519元 (kr509) | kr745 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 688元 (kr676) | kr1,287 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,886元 (kr167,778) | kr304,676 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (kr8) | kr10 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143元 (kr141) | kr386 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35元 (kr34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (kr27) | kr50 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (kr36) | kr73 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 402元 (kr395) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 32元 (kr31) | kr58 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (kr43) | kr28 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (kr44) | kr29 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (kr13) | kr13 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (kr12) | kr16 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78元 (kr77) | kr171 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 17% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229元 (kr225) | kr337 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99元 (kr97) | kr187 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (kr584) | kr475 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 527元 (kr517) | kr606 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61元 (kr60) | kr73 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (kr33) | kr42 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41元 (kr41) | kr33 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,089元 (kr3,033) | kr3,125 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60元 (kr0.59) | kr0.91 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 315元 (kr309) | kr255 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (kr21) | kr42 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 357 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr17,846 (18,177元) in Shenzhen.
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