Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 53% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Qingdao (China) is 44% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (€6) | €17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (€4.40) | €9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (€1.83) | €4.54 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (€1.62) | €1.38 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (€1.39) | €4.18 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (€1.04) | €3.67 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (€1.36) | €2.47 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.90元 (€0.63) | €1.89 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39元 (€0.70) | €1.06 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 (€14) | €7 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (€0.97) | €2.10 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (€1.69) | €1.19 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 62% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,977元 (€900) | €1,929 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,436元 (€314) | €1,540 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 292元 (€38) | €188 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,697元 (€348) | €1,167 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,440元 (€315) | €897 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264元 (€34) | €134 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 134元 (€17) | €27 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,439元 (€315) | €480 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 523元 (€67) | €91 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55元 (€7) | €5.59 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (€5.80) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 39% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Cologne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 408元 (€53) | €86 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 218元 (€28) | €48 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 528元 (€68) | €90 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 474元 (€61) | €115 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 68% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,674元 (€21,756) | €28,416 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (€0.84) | €1.85 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 82元 (€11) | €63 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24元 (€3.12) | €20 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 12% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (€3.30) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (€3.94) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (€11) | €46 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (€4.05) | €3.18 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 46元 (€5.87) | €2.06 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40元 (€5.13) | €2.09 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (€1.06) | €1.66 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (€1.34) | €1.43 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35元 (€4.48) | €22 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 26% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107元 (€14) | €36 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (€11) | €20 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 564元 (€73) | €195 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 401元 (€52) | €69 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45元 (€5.80) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (€4.03) | €2.89 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (€2.01) | €4.37 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,196元 (€412) | €498 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.93元 (€0.12) | €0.08 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302元 (€39) | €33 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43元 (€5.52) | €7 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 38 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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