- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Ningbo
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ningbo, China compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ningbo (China) is 12% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元58 (£7) | £5.25 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (£3.47) | £5.00 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (£1.72) | £3.39 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (£1.37) | £0.73 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (£1.87) | £2.69 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.42 (£0.61) | £1.31 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元66 (£7) | £3.00 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元4.44 (£0.50) | £1.80 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.89 (£0.66) | £1.14 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.59 (£0.52) | £0.99 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元80 (£9) | £6 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (£0.88) | £2.20 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (£1.59) | £0.95 | + 68% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Ningbo (China) is 58% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,769 (£536) | £723 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,239 (£364) | £1,510 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元369 (£41) | £311 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,240 (£252) | £575 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,637 (£184) | £397 | - 54% | |
| 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 (£297) | £320 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (£90) | £85 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元34 (£3.86) | £6.00 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元76 (£9) | £12 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ningbo (China) is 26% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元350 (£39) | £71 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元200 (£22) | £28 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元400 (£45) | £46 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元467 (£52) | £72 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Ningbo (China) is 39% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元180,000 (£20,239) | £19,356 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (£0.76) | £1.29 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元92 (£10) | £35 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (£3.45) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ningbo (China) is 4% 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 (£3.94) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (£11) | £50 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (£3.60) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (£4.92) | £1.02 | + 385% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元29 (£3.22) | £1.60 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元18 (£1.97) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (£1.69) | £1.25 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元64 (£7) | £10 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Ningbo (China) is 19% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元142 (£16) | £26 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元130 (£15) | £12 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元435 (£49) | £33 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元338 (£38) | £56 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元51 (£5.72) | £6 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元28 (£3.17) | £3.25 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元23 (£2.57) | £3.87 | - 33% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (£2.18) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ningbo (China) is 35% 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 £1,555
(元13,830)
in Ningbo.
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