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Cost of living in Shenzhen, China vs Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 37% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58元 (kr57) | kr130 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (kr34) | kr76 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18元 (kr18) | kr36 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (kr13) | kr8 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20元 (kr19) | kr30 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (kr9) | kr18 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66元 (kr64) | kr53 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (kr16) | kr17 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (kr8) | kr11 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.89元 (kr4.79) | kr11 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121元 (kr119) | kr83 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (kr8) | kr19 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (kr12) | kr12 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 32% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,656元 (kr10,452) | kr12,027 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,440元 (kr7,298) | kr9,754 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361元 (kr354) | kr890 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,279元 (kr6,159) | kr7,816 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,893元 (kr3,819) | kr5,716 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 229元 (kr225) | kr794 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113元 (kr111) | kr159 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,778元 (kr2,725) | kr3,280 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 459元 (kr451) | kr900 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59元 (kr58) | kr73 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36元 (kr35) | kr158 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 30% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 555元 (kr545) | kr809 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 235元 (kr231) | kr305 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 504元 (kr495) | kr901 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 686元 (kr672) | kr941 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 48% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,479元 (kr181,937) | kr214,353 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (kr8) | kr11 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 191元 (kr187) | kr504 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (kr33) | kr175 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (kr25) | kr45 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (kr34) | kr121 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 431元 (kr423) | kr432 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 (kr29) | kr39 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41元 (kr40) | kr29 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (kr43) | kr30 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (kr12) | kr11 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (kr13) | kr16 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81元 (kr79) | kr249 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195元 (kr191) | kr400 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (kr93) | kr203 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 360元 (kr353) | kr623 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 434元 (kr426) | kr604 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (kr62) | kr82 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (kr32) | kr41 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41元 (kr40) | kr44 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,084元 (kr3,025) | kr3,933 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63元 (kr0.62) | kr0.98 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 396元 (kr389) | kr252 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (kr19) | kr43 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 567 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr33,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr21,123 (21,534元) in Shenzhen.
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