- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Baotou
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baotou, China compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baotou (China) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元79 (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (£3.17) | £5.50 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元7 (£0.79) | £3.42 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | £0.81 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元5.00 (£0.57) | £2.15 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6.00 (£0.68) | £1.37 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元90 (£10) | £4.65 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (£1.70) | £1.77 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (£0.79) | £0.79 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.50 (£0.40) | £1.64 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元35 (£3.97) | £7 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (£0.96) | £1.76 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.00 (£0.57) | £0.76 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Baotou (China) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,000 (£340) | £1,307 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | £1,091 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £181 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (£170) | £686 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £568 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £117 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元50 (£5.67) | £22 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,500 (£283) | £356 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £79 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元24 (£2.72) | £8 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Baotou (China) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | £67 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | £32 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (£57) | £60 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £64 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Baotou (China) is in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £17,989 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | £1.14 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Baotou (China) is in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.60 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.39 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.06 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.57 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.96 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Baotou (China) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元60 (£7) | £18 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £68 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £56 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (£4.53) | £7 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (£3.85) | £2.76 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (£2.83) | £4.24 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元100 (£11) | £37 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元25 (£2.83) | £9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Baotou (China) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,300
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,945
(元25,984)
in Baotou.
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