- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Hangzhou
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hangzhou, China compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Hangzhou (China) is 16% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元43 | 元10 | + 329% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 元13 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元46 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元94 | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Hangzhou (China) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,056 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元544 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,686 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,350 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元368 | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,800 | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元733 | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元30 | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元470 | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元574 | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元772 | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元233,244 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元115 | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元49 | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元36 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元30 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元180 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元47 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元39 | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元12 | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元54 | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元167 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元158 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元700 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元358 | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元51 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元27 | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,366 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.75 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元360 | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 16% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元21,985
in Hangzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元19,000
in Aksu.
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