- Cost of Living
- China
- Australia
- Xining
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xining, China compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xining (China) is 4% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | AU$17 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元38 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (AU$2.59) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元2.00 (AU$0.41) | AU$1.50 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元5.00 (AU$1.02) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3.00 (AU$0.61) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元20 (AU$4.09) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元3.00 (AU$0.61) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (AU$1.43) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元2.00 (AU$0.41) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元50 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.00 (AU$1.02) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.00 (AU$1.02) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Xining (China) is 51% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,909 (AU$595) | AU$1,271 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (AU$205) | AU$2,559 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元200 (AU$41) | AU$645 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,290 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$860 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (AU$41) | AU$215 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (AU$20) | AU$55 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元5,000 (AU$1,023) | AU$668 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,200 (AU$245) | AU$100 | + 145% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 (AU$4.09) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Xining (China) is 13% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元200 (AU$41) | AU$100 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元99 (AU$20) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$90 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$150 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Xining (China) is in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | AU$1.31 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$20 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Xining (China) is in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Xining (China) is 15% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | AU$47 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$33 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$100 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$16 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$5.00 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$4.00 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元500 (AU$102) | AU$52 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$20 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2016.
Exchange rate:
0.20455
AUD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Xining (China) is 25% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$4,000
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,980
(元14,569)
in Xining.
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