- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Ningbo
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ningbo, China compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ningbo (China) is 15% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元59 (£7) | £4.63 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (£3.50) | £4.93 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (£1.79) | £3.67 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (£1.44) | £0.81 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (£1.89) | £2.67 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.42 (£0.62) | £1.31 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元66 (£7) | £5.00 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元4.44 (£0.50) | £2.07 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.89 (£0.67) | £1.14 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.11 (£0.58) | £1.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元80 (£9) | £6 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (£0.91) | £2.25 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (£1.37) | £1.00 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Ningbo (China) is 63% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,769 (£541) | £793 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,239 (£368) | £1,510 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元369 (£42) | £159 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,240 (£254) | £1,458 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,637 (£186) | £397 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元250 (£28) | £250 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元99 (£11) | £23 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,639 (£300) | £320 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (£91) | £85 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元35 (£3.92) | £6.00 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元76 (£9) | £11 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ningbo (China) is 25% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元350 (£40) | £71 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元200 (£23) | £28 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元400 (£45) | £46 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元438 (£50) | £72 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Ningbo (China) is 34% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元180,000 (£20,437) | £19,356 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (£0.77) | £1.24 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元92 (£10) | £32 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (£3.49) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ningbo (China) is 10% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元80 (£9) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (£3.97) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (£11) | £50 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (£3.63) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (£4.97) | £1.02 | + 389% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元29 (£3.25) | £1.60 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元18 (£1.99) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (£1.70) | £1.25 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元41 (£4.68) | £10 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Ningbo (China) is 20% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元142 (£16) | £26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元124 (£14) | £12 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元435 (£49) | £33 | + 49% | |
| 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51 (£5.79) | £6 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元29 (£3.29) | £3.25 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元23 (£2.56) | £3.87 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,500 (£397) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (£0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (£28) | £42 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (£2.35) | - | - | |
| 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 59 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ningbo (China) is 37% 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 £1,505
(元13,251)
in Ningbo.
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