- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Dalian
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 26% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元50 (£5.78) | £5.56 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (£3.08) | £5.33 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (£1.18) | £3.39 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (£1.17) | £0.73 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (£1.94) | £2.69 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (£0.89) | £1.31 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元56 (£6) | £3.00 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (£1.32) | £1.80 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (£0.79) | £1.14 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.23 (£0.48) | £0.99 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元84 (£10) | £6 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (£0.76) | £2.20 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (£0.70) | £0.95 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 61% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,506 (£516) | £1,238 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,071 (£352) | £1,048 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (£30) | £272 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,282 (£376) | £600 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,300 (£264) | £450 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元229 (£26) | £250 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (£10) | £23 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (£280) | £359 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (£39) | £85 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (£3.50) | £6.00 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (£4.24) | £12 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 15% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (£47) | £71 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元370 (£42) | £28 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (£52) | £46 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (£36) | £72 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 35% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元201,009 (£23,035) | £19,773 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (£0.71) | £1.32 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元107 (£12) | £35 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 19% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (£2.90) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元100 (£11) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (£2.86) | £1.02 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (£3.19) | £1.60 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (£1.03) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (£1.80) | £1.25 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元34 (£3.85) | £10 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 22% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元97 (£11) | £26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (£11) | £12 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元165 (£19) | £33 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元327 (£37) | £56 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (£5.03) | £6 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元36 (£4.11) | £3.25 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (£3.32) | £3.87 | - 14% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,100 (£126) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.56 (£0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (£31) | £42 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (£1.72) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 111 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 37% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £2,571
(元22,432)
in Dalian.
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