- Cost of Living
- China
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- Tai'an
- Alchevs'k
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China compared to Alchevs'k, Ukraine
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Tai'an (China) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (106₴) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (134₴) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (32₴) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (53₴) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 元7 (28₴) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (28₴) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (145₴) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (30₴) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (30₴) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (20₴) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (302₴) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (59₴) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (30₴) | - | - | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Tai'an (China) is 6% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (6,073₴) | 1,644₴ | + 269% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (4,989₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (1,959₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (6,236₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (2,910₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (831₴) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (210₴) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (9,502₴) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (2,730₴) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (181₴) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (104₴) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Tai'an (China) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (1,314₴) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (971₴) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (1,758₴) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (1,686₴) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 17% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,728 (1,042,400₴) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (29₴) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (354₴) | 100₴ | + 254% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元19 (80₴) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 7% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (138₴) | 30₴ | + 360% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (50₴) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (1,663₴) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (86₴) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (156₴) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (107₴) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (48₴) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (53₴) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (62₴) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (256₴) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (178₴) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (4,157₴) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (1,663₴) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (208₴) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (134₴) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (83₴) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元4,000 (16,630₴) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (1.32₴) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (2,022₴) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (74₴) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.157
UAH
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 10% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 4,949₴
(元1,190)
in Tai'an
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,500₴
in Alchevs'k.
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