- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Yantai
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yantai, China compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Yantai (China) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元27 (£3.06) | £15 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (£2.61) | £5.50 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (£2.14) | £3.42 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (£1.92) | £0.81 | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | 元11 (£1.20) | £2.15 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12 (£1.34) | £1.37 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (£7) | £4.65 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元6 (£0.71) | £1.77 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.60 (£0.51) | £0.79 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.50 (£0.39) | £1.64 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元160 (£18) | £7 | + 156% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6 (£0.72) | £1.76 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (£0.77) | £0.76 | + 0% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Yantai (China) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,567 (£287) | £1,307 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,000 (£560) | £1,091 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元222 (£25) | £181 | - 86% | |
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 | 元272 (£30) | £117 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元79 (£9) | £22 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,700 (£302) | £356 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元700 (£78) | £79 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 (£4.23) | £8 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 (£2.24) | £12 | - 82% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Yantai (China) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元1,000 (£112) | £67 | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元300 (£34) | £32 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (£56) | £60 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (£67) | £64 | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Yantai (China) is 53% cheaper than 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 | 元75 (£8) | £60 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Yantai (China) is 21% cheaper than 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, ...) | 元18 (£2.02) | £2.60 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元11 (£1.26) | £1.39 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (£2.86) | £3.06 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6 (£0.70) | £1.57 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (£1.82) | £1.96 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (£3.23) | £15 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Yantai (China) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (£15) | £36 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元70 (£8) | £18 | - 57% | |
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38 (£4.20) | £7 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元29 (£3.25) | £2.76 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (£2.80) | £4.24 | - 34% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.50 (£0.17) | £0.04 | + 320% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元111 (£12) | £37 | - 67% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (£1.68) | £9 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Yantai (China) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,312
(元20,646)
in Yantai.
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