- Cost of Living
- China
- Denmark
- Shenzhen
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenzhen, China compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 32% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元47 (kr45) | kr120 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (kr29) | kr70 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (kr19) | kr31 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (kr14) | kr7 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元22 (kr21) | kr24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元13 (kr12) | kr21 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元71 (kr68) | kr56 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17 (kr17) | kr18 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (kr9) | kr11 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (kr6) | kr14 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元155 (kr147) | kr60 | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (kr7) | kr20 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (kr13) | kr11 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,489 (kr9,948) | kr9,429 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,373 (kr6,044) | kr7,271 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元384 (kr364) | kr1,185 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,267 (kr5,944) | kr5,125 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,911 (kr3,709) | kr3,875 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元301 (kr285) | kr649 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元109 (kr103) | kr170 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,864 (kr2,717) | kr4,012 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元428 (kr406) | kr803 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元57 (kr54) | kr70 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (kr34) | kr139 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元564 (kr535) | kr833 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元318 (kr302) | kr243 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元555 (kr526) | kr817 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元589 (kr558) | kr1,068 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元202,556 (kr192,105) | kr300,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (kr6) | kr10 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元196 (kr186) | kr363 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (kr31) | kr159 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 28% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (kr25) | kr52 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (kr33) | kr127 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元408 (kr387) | kr433 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元27 (kr26) | kr36 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (kr38) | kr34 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元44 (kr41) | kr34 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (kr12) | kr18 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (kr12) | kr18 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元81 (kr77) | kr225 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 9% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元248 (kr235) | kr349 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元114 (kr108) | kr170 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元441 (kr419) | kr671 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元430 (kr408) | kr500 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元64 (kr61) | kr85 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (kr31) | kr35 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元41 (kr39) | kr40 | - 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,152 (kr1,093) | kr1,293 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.56 (kr0.53) | kr1.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元709 (kr672) | kr208 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (kr18) | kr44 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 560 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 27% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr28,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr20,300
(元21,404)
in Shenzhen.
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