- Cost of Living
- China
- Australia
- Xuzhou
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xuzhou, China compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Xuzhou (China) is 8% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元38 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元64 (AU$13) | AU$9 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (AU$2.00) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (AU$2.13) | AU$1.50 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 元10 (AU$2.16) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6 (AU$1.31) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元68 (AU$14) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (AU$1.63) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (AU$1.45) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.85 (AU$0.80) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元35 (AU$7) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (AU$1.90) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.04 (AU$0.84) | - | - | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Xuzhou (China) is 72% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,392 (AU$495) | AU$1,271 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,958 (AU$405) | AU$2,559 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元343 (AU$71) | AU$645 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,393 (AU$288) | AU$1,290 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,300 (AU$269) | AU$860 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元190 (AU$39) | AU$215 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元41 (AU$8) | AU$55 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元5,571 (AU$1,153) | AU$668 | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (AU$104) | AU$100 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (AU$8) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (AU$9) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Xuzhou (China) is 11% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (AU$62) | AU$100 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元250 (AU$52) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元444 (AU$92) | AU$90 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (AU$124) | AU$150 | - 17% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Xuzhou (China) is 3% more expensive than 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 | 元8 (AU$1.61) | AU$1.31 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元88 (AU$18) | AU$20 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Xuzhou (China) is 12% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元18 (AU$3.73) | AU$15 | - 75% | |
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 | 元7 (AU$1.54) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元6.00 (AU$1.24) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (AU$6) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Xuzhou (China) is 22% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元110 (AU$23) | AU$47 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元333 (AU$69) | AU$33 | + 108% | |
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 | 元200 (AU$41) | AU$100 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元56 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元17 (AU$3.55) | AU$5.00 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (AU$3.11) | AU$4.00 | - 22% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (AU$62) | AU$52 | + 19% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (AU$4.14) | AU$20 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on November 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.20701
AUD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Xuzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$4,200
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,811
(元13,579)
in Xuzhou.
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