- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Dalian
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 23% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元55 (£6) | £4.63 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (£3.22) | £4.93 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (£1.27) | £3.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (£1.29) | £0.81 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (£2.04) | £2.67 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (£0.91) | £1.31 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元61 (£7) | £5.00 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (£1.33) | £2.07 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (£0.76) | £1.14 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.33 (£0.51) | £1.25 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元87 (£10) | £6 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (£0.82) | £2.25 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (£0.74) | £1.00 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 67% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,106 (£480) | £793 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,021 (£354) | £1,510 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (£30) | £159 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,928 (£343) | £1,458 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,050 (£240) | £397 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元229 (£27) | £250 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (£10) | £23 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (£286) | £320 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (£39) | £85 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (£3.57) | £6.00 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (£4.33) | £11 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 17% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (£48) | £71 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元376 (£44) | £28 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (£53) | £46 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (£36) | £72 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 31% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元185,379 (£21,692) | £19,356 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (£0.72) | £1.24 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元107 (£13) | £32 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 12% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (£2.97) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元150 (£18) | £50 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元100 (£12) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (£2.93) | £1.02 | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (£3.26) | £1.60 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (£1.05) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (£1.84) | £1.25 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (£4.25) | £10 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 22% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元105 (£12) | £26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (£11) | £12 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元165 (£19) | £33 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元317 (£37) | £56 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (£5.13) | £6 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (£4.10) | £3.25 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (£3.39) | £3.87 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (£0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (£32) | £42 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (£1.75) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,548
(元13,229)
in Dalian.
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