Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is 55% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Xiamen (China) is 51% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Xiamen | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (kr51) | kr150 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (kr29) | kr85 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (kr12) | kr38 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (kr14) | kr14 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (kr14) | kr32 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (kr6) | kr20 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 (kr37) | kr43 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (kr12) | kr17 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (kr7) | kr13 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.74元 (kr5.35) | kr9 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89元 (kr83) | kr81 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (kr7) | kr20 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (kr11) | kr10 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 60% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Xiamen | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,665元 (kr5,278) | kr12,078 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,859元 (kr3,595) | kr10,088 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 283元 (kr264) | kr797 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,333元 (kr4,038) | kr8,998 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,425元 (kr2,259) | kr6,853 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150元 (kr140) | kr621 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110元 (kr102) | kr164 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,250元 (kr3,028) | kr2,390 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333元 (kr311) | kr488 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30元 (kr28) | kr43 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34元 (kr32) | kr230 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Xiamen | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 754元 (kr703) | kr622 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 340元 (kr317) | kr294 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 767元 (kr714) | kr789 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 367元 (kr342) | kr1,009 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 70% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Xiamen | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 187,300元 (kr174,514) | kr314,482 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (kr7) | kr15 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 97元 (kr90) | kr467 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 49元 (kr46) | kr408 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Xiamen | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13元 (kr12) | kr37 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (kr19) | kr82 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (kr140) | kr500 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22元 (kr21) | kr37 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (kr23) | kr31 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (kr42) | kr18 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (kr11) | kr12 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8元 (kr7) | kr17 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90元 (kr84) | kr202 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Xiamen | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 127元 (kr119) | kr297 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 98元 (kr91) | kr209 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,150元 (kr1,071) | kr455 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 358元 (kr334) | kr541 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53元 (kr49) | kr77 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (kr30) | kr49 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (kr23) | kr42 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,239元 (kr3,949) | kr3,632 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47元 (kr0.43) | kr0.88 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525元 (kr489) | kr211 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (kr14) | kr54 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 70 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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