Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 31% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Qingdao (China) is 20% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (28 zł) | 40 zł | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (18 zł) | 33 zł | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (7 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (6 zł) | 15 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (5.59 zł) | 11 zł | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (7 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (3.95 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.41元 (3.05 zł) | 4.03 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96元 (54 zł) | 33 zł | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (4.24 zł) | 10 zł | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (5.69 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 103% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 50% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,701元 (3,217 zł) | 6,195 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,262元 (1,276 zł) | 3,731 zł | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 357元 (202 zł) | 1,217 zł | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,706元 (1,527 zł) | 3,165 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,444元 (1,379 zł) | 2,249 zł | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264元 (149 zł) | 390 zł | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120元 (68 zł) | 49 zł | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,957元 (1,669 zł) | 1,592 zł | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525元 (296 zł) | 455 zł | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (31 zł) | 51 zł | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (23 zł) | 48 zł | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 13% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (236 zł) | 323 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (142 zł) | 124 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (268 zł) | 311 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 464元 (262 zł) | 496 zł | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 46% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (95,258 zł) | 93,824 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (3.86 zł) | 7 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64元 (36 zł) | 125 zł | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24元 (14 zł) | 35 zł | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 15% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (17 zł) | 47 zł | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (49 zł) | 162 zł | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (4.64 zł) | 7 zł | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34元 (19 zł) | 45 zł | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 16% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109元 (62 zł) | 83 zł | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93元 (53 zł) | 58 zł | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (317 zł) | 187 zł | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (237 zł) | 155 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (26 zł) | 28 zł | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,195元 (1,803 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.93元 (0.53 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (199 zł) | 129 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 149 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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