Cost of living in Dalian, China vs Araraquara, Brazil
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| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 52% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57元 (R$ 49) | R$ 27 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (R$ 25) | R$ 27 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.99 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.40 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.20 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.48 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (R$ 46) | R$ 12 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.03 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (R$ 5.56) | R$ 2.81 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.56元 (R$ 3.91) | R$ 5.92 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82元 (R$ 70) | R$ 36 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 6 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 (R$ 5.39) | R$ 3.36 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 31% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,106元 (R$ 3,519) | R$ 2,283 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,234元 (R$ 2,772) | R$ 1,538 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250元 (R$ 214) | R$ 300 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,928元 (R$ 2,509) | R$ 1,750 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,068元 (R$ 1,773) | R$ 1,200 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201元 (R$ 172) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87元 (R$ 75) | R$ 70 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,444元 (R$ 2,095) | R$ 1,266 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336元 (R$ 288) | R$ 500 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31元 (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 90% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406元 (R$ 348) | R$ 176 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379元 (R$ 325) | R$ 150 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 452元 (R$ 387) | R$ 351 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 311元 (R$ 267) | R$ 250 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 12% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,335元 (R$ 157,981) | R$ 94,000 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 4.50 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81元 (R$ 70) | R$ 193 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 26% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (R$ 22) | R$ 27 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (R$ 129) | R$ 236 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100元 (R$ 86) | R$ 22 | + 283% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.00 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.21 | + 320% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is about the same as in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 111元 (R$ 95) | R$ 82 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (R$ 81) | R$ 48 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165元 (R$ 141) | R$ 300 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317元 (R$ 272) | R$ 124 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44元 (R$ 38) | R$ 14 | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 308% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29元 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47元 (R$ 0.40) | R$ 2.30 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230元 (R$ 197) | R$ 110 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (R$ 13) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
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