- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Yantai
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yantai, China compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yantai (China) is 42% 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 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (£2.14) | £3.36 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (£1.92) | £0.80 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (£1.20) | £2.15 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12 (£1.34) | £1.42 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (£7) | £4.91 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元6 (£0.71) | £1.69 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.60 (£0.51) | £0.81 | - 36% | |
| 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) | £1.79 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (£0.77) | £0.70 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Yantai (China) is 55% 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 (£559) | £1,091 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元222 (£25) | £186 | - 87% | |
| 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) | £154 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元79 (£9) | £22 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,700 (£302) | £351 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元700 (£78) | £80 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 (£4.22) | £8 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 (£2.24) | £12 | - 81% | |
| 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 | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Yantai (China) is 54% 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 | - | £1.15 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元75 (£8) | £60 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Yantai (China) is 22% 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) | - | £74 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元18 (£2.01) | £2.55 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元11 (£1.26) | £1.49 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (£2.86) | £3.31 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6 (£0.70) | £1.53 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (£1.82) | £1.81 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (£3.23) | £15 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Yantai (China) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (£15) | £35 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元70 (£8) | £18 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £67 | - | |
| 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 (£4.19) | £7 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元29 (£3.24) | £2.76 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (£2.80) | £3.56 | - 21% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.50 (£0.17) | £0.04 | + 319% | |
| 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% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 344 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,083
(元18,619)
in Yantai.
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