- Cost of Living
- China
- Australia
- Yantai
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yantai, China compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Yantai (China) is 49% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元27 (AU$5.67) | AU$17 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (AU$4.84) | AU$10 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (AU$3.97) | AU$5.18 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (AU$3.57) | AU$1.56 | + 129% | |
12 eggs, large | 元11 (AU$2.23) | AU$4.38 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12 (AU$2.49) | AU$5.29 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (AU$12) | AU$4.77 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元6 (AU$1.31) | AU$4.26 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.60 (AU$0.95) | AU$5.56 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.50 (AU$0.73) | AU$5.58 | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元160 (AU$33) | AU$15 | + 121% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6 (AU$1.33) | AU$3.71 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (AU$1.42) | AU$3.01 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Yantai (China) is 57% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,567 (AU$533) | AU$2,563 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,000 (AU$1,038) | AU$1,656 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元222 (AU$46) | AU$264 | - 83% | |
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 | 元272 (AU$56) | AU$132 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元79 (AU$16) | AU$67 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,700 (AU$561) | AU$1,162 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元700 (AU$145) | AU$238 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 (AU$4.15) | AU$27 | - 85% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Yantai (China) is 2% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元1,000 (AU$208) | AU$104 | + 100% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元300 (AU$62) | AU$77 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (AU$104) | AU$150 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (AU$125) | AU$132 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Yantai (China) is 57% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,495 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | AU$1.54 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元75 (AU$16) | AU$128 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Yantai (China) is 31% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$9 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$49 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元18 (AU$3.74) | AU$7 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元11 (AU$2.34) | AU$5.30 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (AU$5.30) | AU$6 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6 (AU$1.30) | AU$2.94 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (AU$3.38) | AU$4.25 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (AU$5.99) | AU$27 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Yantai (China) is 46% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (AU$28) | AU$50 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元70 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 60% | |
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 | 元38 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元29 (AU$6) | AU$3.74 | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (AU$5.19) | AU$6 | - 17% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.50 (AU$0.31) | AU$1.02 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元111 (AU$23) | AU$69 | - 66% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (AU$3.11) | AU$20 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.20760
AUD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Yantai (China) is 50% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,400
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$4,209
(元20,274)
in Yantai.
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