- Cost of Living
- China
- Australia
- Xingtai
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xingtai, China compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Xingtai (China) is 56% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元20 (AU$4.09) | AU$17 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元20 (AU$4.14) | AU$10 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (AU$2.05) | AU$5.18 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元8 (AU$1.64) | AU$1.56 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 元10 (AU$2.05) | AU$4.38 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (AU$1.64) | AU$5.29 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元70 (AU$14) | AU$4.77 | + 200% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (AU$1.43) | AU$4.26 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.50 (AU$0.92) | AU$5.56 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 (AU$1.02) | AU$5.58 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元99 (AU$20) | AU$15 | + 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 (AU$2.05) | AU$3.71 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (AU$2.05) | AU$3.01 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Xingtai (China) is 52% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,800 (AU$368) | AU$2,563 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,656 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$264 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,421 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,042 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$132 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (AU$12) | AU$67 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元4,300 (AU$880) | AU$1,162 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元350 (AU$72) | AU$238 | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元16 (AU$3.27) | AU$16 | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元18 (AU$3.58) | AU$27 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Xingtai (China) is 40% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元220 (AU$45) | AU$104 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元240 (AU$49) | AU$77 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元450 (AU$92) | AU$150 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元400 (AU$82) | AU$132 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Xingtai (China) is 59% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元160,000 (AU$32,728) | AU$25,495 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (AU$1.43) | AU$1.54 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元50 (AU$10) | AU$128 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Xingtai (China) is 23% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (AU$4.09) | AU$9 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$49 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$5.30 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元22 (AU$4.50) | AU$6 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元3.30 (AU$0.68) | AU$2.94 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元8 (AU$1.64) | AU$4.25 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$27 | - | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Xingtai (China) is 34% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | AU$50 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元100 (AU$20) | AU$36 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$195 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$70 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$18 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元40 (AU$8) | AU$3.74 | + 119% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$6 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (AU$0.04) | AU$1.02 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$69 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$20 | - | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.20455
AUD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Xingtai (China) is 51% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,000
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$3,465
(元16,938)
in Xingtai.
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