Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 54% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Chengdu (China) is 45% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24元 (AU$5.08) | AU$21 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (AU$3.18) | AU$5.37 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (AU$3.44) | AU$1.78 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (AU$2.88) | AU$5.80 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (AU$1.78) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (AU$2.52) | AU$4.01 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.69元 (AU$1.00) | AU$3.26 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.93元 (AU$1.26) | AU$7 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 161元 (AU$34) | AU$25 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (AU$1.86) | AU$3.16 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (AU$2.28) | AU$2.00 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 69% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,487元 (AU$955) | AU$2,752 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,936元 (AU$625) | AU$2,478 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 497元 (AU$106) | AU$225 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (AU$688) | AU$2,116 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (AU$381) | AU$2,432 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (AU$46) | AU$127 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101元 (AU$22) | AU$60 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,891元 (AU$402) | AU$546 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (AU$120) | AU$186 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (AU$9) | AU$38 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 5% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (AU$108) | AU$96 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (AU$45) | AU$58 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 602元 (AU$128) | AU$115 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (AU$140) | AU$116 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 55% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (AU$45,314) | AU$33,476 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (AU$1.70) | AU$1.81 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157元 (AU$33) | AU$150 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27元 (AU$5.71) | AU$31 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 25% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (AU$5.40) | AU$6 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (AU$5.18) | AU$13 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (AU$34) | AU$78 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (AU$3.78) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (AU$2.16) | AU$3.62 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (AU$2.13) | AU$3.06 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (AU$13) | AU$30 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 51% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156元 (AU$33) | AU$65 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (AU$17) | AU$33 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (AU$65) | AU$122 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308元 (AU$65) | AU$112 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (AU$7) | AU$4.91 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (AU$685) | AU$528 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (AU$0.08) | AU$0.49 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (AU$48) | AU$88 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (AU$4.40) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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