- Cost of Living
- China
- Spain
- Xining
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xining, China compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xining (China) is 33% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €8 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元38 (€5.01) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (€1.65) | €3.02 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元2.00 (€0.26) | €0.82 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元5.00 (€0.65) | €1.43 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3.00 (€0.39) | €1.75 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元20 (€2.61) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元3.00 (€0.39) | €1.61 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (€0.91) | €0.87 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元2.00 (€0.26) | €0.64 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元50 (€7) | €3.00 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.00 (€0.65) | €1.67 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.00 (€0.65) | €0.81 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Xining (China) is 38% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,909 (€380) | €700 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (€131) | €475 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元200 (€26) | €95 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €450 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €310 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (€26) | €109 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (€13) | €37 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元5,000 (€653) | €390 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,200 (€157) | €89 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.27 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 (€2.61) | €9 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Xining (China) is 41% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元200 (€26) | €92 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元99 (€13) | €26 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €84 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Xining (China) is in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €17,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.24 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €32 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Xining (China) is in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.41 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.60 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €43 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.21 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.86 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.52 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.58 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €14 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Xining (China) is 10% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €102 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €30 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €6 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.58 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.58 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €154 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元500 (€65) | €41 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.00 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 228 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Xining (China) is 27% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,617
(元12,377)
in Xining.
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