Cost of living in Lijiang City (China) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50 prices entered by 6 different people.
| Food in Lijiang City (China) is 40% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lijiang City (China) | Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 30元 (£3.33) | £4.90 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 26元 (£2.87) | £5.20 | 45% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 15元 (£1.67) | £3.50 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 19元 (£2.11) | £0.81 | 159% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 9元 (£1.01) | £2.60 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| - | £1.31 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 10元 (£1.11) | £5.00 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 7元 (£0.72) | £2.07 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 9元 (£1.00) | £1.00 | 0% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 5.00元 (£0.56) | £1.36 | 59% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 40元 (£4.44) | £7 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 9元 (£1.00) | £2.16 | 54% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 4.00元 (£0.44) | £1.02 | 57% |
| Housing in Lijiang City (China) is 59% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||
| Lijiang City (China) | Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,500元 (£167) | £793 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,000元 (£111) | £1,510 | 93% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 800元 (£89) | £159 | 44% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | £570 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 700元 (£78) | £1,125 | 93% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | £250 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 65元 (£7) | £26 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,000元 (£333) | £320 | 4% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | £85 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | £6.00 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | £11 | - |
| Clothes in Lijiang City (China) is 5% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||
| Lijiang City (China) | Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 450元 (£50) | £71 | 29% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 300元 (£33) | £28 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 350元 (£39) | £47 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 290元 (£32) | £72 | 55% |
| Transportation in Lijiang City (China) is in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||
| Lijiang City (China) | Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | £19,356 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| - | £1.28 | - |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | £30 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Lijiang City (China) is 6% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||
| Lijiang City (China) | Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | £50 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | £2.01 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | £2.80 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 7元 (£0.78) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | £1.25 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 30元 (£3.33) | £12 | 73% |
| Entertainment in Lijiang City (China) is 6% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||
| Lijiang City (China) | Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| - | £27 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 200元 (£22) | £12 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | £33 | - |
| 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 | ||
| - | £6 | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| - | £3.25 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | £3.87 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 200元 (£22) | £42 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 15元 (£1.67) | - | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,300
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,426
(12,842元)
in Lijiang City.