- Cost of Living
- China
- Denmark
- Shenzhen
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenzhen, China compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 33% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (kr52) | kr120 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (kr29) | kr69 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (kr19) | kr31 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (kr15) | kr7 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元20 (kr20) | kr24 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (kr11) | kr21 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元67 (kr66) | kr56 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (kr16) | kr18 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (kr8) | kr11 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.86 (kr5.72) | kr14 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元145 (kr141) | kr60 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (kr8) | kr20 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (kr12) | kr12 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,489 (kr10,234) | kr9,429 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,373 (kr6,217) | kr7,271 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元384 (kr374) | kr1,185 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,116 (kr5,968) | kr5,125 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,591 (kr3,504) | kr3,875 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元262 (kr256) | kr649 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元114 (kr111) | kr170 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,864 (kr2,795) | kr4,012 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元419 (kr409) | kr803 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元59 (kr57) | kr70 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (kr35) | kr139 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 12% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元559 (kr545) | kr833 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元311 (kr303) | kr243 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元553 (kr540) | kr817 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元589 (kr574) | kr1,068 | - 46% | |
| 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205,422 (kr200,421) | kr300,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (kr6) | kr10 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元183 (kr179) | kr363 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (kr32) | kr159 | - 80% | |
| 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 (kr26) | kr52 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元41 (kr40) | kr127 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元379 (kr369) | kr433 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元27 (kr26) | kr41 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (kr39) | kr34 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元43 (kr42) | kr34 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (kr12) | kr18 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (kr13) | kr18 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元84 (kr81) | kr225 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 11% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元243 (kr237) | kr349 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元111 (kr108) | kr170 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元460 (kr449) | kr671 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元445 (kr435) | kr500 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元62 (kr60) | kr85 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (kr29) | kr35 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元38 (kr37) | kr40 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,127 (kr1,099) | kr1,293 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.56 (kr0.55) | kr1.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元648 (kr632) | kr208 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (kr17) | 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 536 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr28,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr20,322
(元20,829)
in Shenzhen.
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