Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 133% more expensive than in Dalian (China)
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| Food | + 105% | |||
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| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 105% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (116元) | 56元 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (68元) | 31元 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.07 (39元) | 10元 | + 285% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (10元) | 10元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.62 (36元) | 16元 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (27元) | 8元 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (61元) | 55元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (21元) | 10元 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.57 (20元) | 5.81元 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (8元) | 4.51元 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (58元) | 88元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (14元) | 7元 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (13元) | 6元 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 234% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,754 (13,505元) | 4,086元 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,528 (11,767元) | 2,915元 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (1,484元) | 250元 | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,256 (9,673元) | 2,928元 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €951 (7,319元) | 2,068元 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (870元) | 201元 | + 334% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (184元) | 92元 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (2,734元) | 2,612元 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (863元) | 327元 | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (51元) | 30元 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €21 (162元) | 39元 | + 314% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Dalian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (651元) | 365元 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €58 (446元) | 379元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (787元) | 484元 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 (1,159元) | 308元 | + 277% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 179% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,600 (197,093元) | 184,335元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (13元) | 7元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (516元) | 62元 | + 734% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (184元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (66元) | 25元 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (72元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (368元) | 150元 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (28元) | 61元 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (18元) | 25元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (22元) | 27元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (12元) | 9元 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (12元) | 16元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (151元) | 39元 | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 72% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (292元) | 111元 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (179元) | 97元 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (890元) | 165元 | + 440% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (487元) | 317元 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (83元) | 44元 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (27元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (31元) | 25元 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (3,539元) | 3,000元 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.70元) | 0.47元 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (405元) | 230元 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (59元) | 14元 | + 312% | |
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TOTAL | + 133% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 134 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
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