- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Datong
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Datong, China compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Datong (China) is 52% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元364 (£43) | £15 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (£3.51) | £5.50 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | £3.42 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | £0.83 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | £2.15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.37 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £4.69 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | £1.77 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | £0.79 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6.00 (£0.70) | £1.64 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £7 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (£0.93) | £1.76 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.00 (£0.58) | £0.79 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Datong (China) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,077 (£827) | £1,307 | - 37% | |
| 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 | 元400 (£47) | £181 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £686 | - | |
| 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60 (£7) | £22 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £356 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £79 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元100 (£12) | £8 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Datong (China) is 0% 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 (£58) | £60 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £64 | - | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Datong (China) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元300,000 (£35,059) | £17,989 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (£0.82) | £1.16 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (£7) | £60 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Datong (China) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元30 (£3.51) | £3.17 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元10 (£1.17) | £4.75 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (£4.38) | £1.39 | + 215% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (£3.51) | £3.14 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (£1.40) | £1.63 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (£1.17) | £1.71 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (£3.51) | £14 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Datong (China) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元593 (£69) | £37 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £71 | - | |
| 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 | - | £8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £2.76 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (£1.75) | £4.16 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (£35) | £37 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (£1.75) | £9 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.11686
GBP
/
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Cost of living in Datong (China) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,388
(元28,989)
in Datong.
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