- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Dalian
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Dalian (China) is 26% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元55 (£6) | £4.63 | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (£3.12) | £4.93 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (£1.23) | £3.67 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (£1.25) | £0.81 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 元17 (£1.98) | £2.67 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (£0.88) | £1.31 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元61 (£7) | £5.00 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (£1.29) | £2.07 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (£0.73) | £1.14 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.33 (£0.49) | £1.25 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元87 (£10) | £6 | + 56% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (£0.79) | £2.25 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (£0.71) | £1.00 | - 29% | |
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 (£465) | £793 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,021 (£342) | £1,510 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (£29) | £159 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,928 (£331) | £1,458 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,050 (£232) | £397 | - 42% | |
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 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (£277) | £320 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (£38) | £85 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (£3.46) | £6.00 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (£4.19) | £11 | - 62% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Dalian (China) is 14% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (£46) | £71 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元376 (£43) | £28 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (£51) | £46 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (£35) | £72 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Dalian (China) is 29% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元201,009 (£22,753) | £19,356 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (£0.70) | £1.24 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元107 (£12) | £32 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 18% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (£2.87) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元150 (£17) | £50 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元100 (£11) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (£2.83) | £1.02 | + 179% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (£3.16) | £1.60 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (£1.02) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (£1.78) | £1.25 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (£4.11) | £10 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 23% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元105 (£12) | £26 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (£11) | £12 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元165 (£19) | £33 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元317 (£36) | £56 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (£4.97) | £6 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (£3.96) | £3.25 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (£3.28) | £3.87 | - 15% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (£0.05) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (£31) | £42 | - 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (£1.70) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on March 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 39% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,400
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,461
(元12,909)
in Dalian.
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