Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 55% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Qingdao (China) is 46% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60元 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (€4.45) | €9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (€1.84) | €4.71 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (€1.47) | €1.16 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (€1.54) | €4.39 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (€0.89) | €2.77 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58元 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (€1.26) | €2.63 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.90元 (€0.59) | €1.74 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (€0.79) | €1.01 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115元 (€14) | €7 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (€0.89) | €2.02 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9元 (€1.11) | €1.99 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 65% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,252元 (€867) | €1,903 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,483元 (€297) | €1,804 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 314元 (€38) | €188 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,697元 (€322) | €1,152 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,440元 (€292) | €912 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264元 (€32) | €126 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (€13) | €25 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,439元 (€292) | €353 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 523元 (€62) | €116 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (€6) | €5.51 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (€5.73) | €19 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 52% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 408元 (€49) | €90 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 218元 (€26) | €58 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 528元 (€63) | €106 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 474元 (€57) | €165 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 66% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,674元 (€20,161) | €26,119 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.82) | €1.66 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 82元 (€10) | €52 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24元 (€2.89) | €24 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 33% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (€3.06) | €10 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (€3.65) | €11 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (€11) | €55 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (€3.75) | €3.48 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 46元 (€5.44) | €2.50 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40元 (€4.75) | €2.96 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (€0.99) | €1.50 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (€1.24) | €1.68 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35元 (€4.15) | €28 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 33% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107元 (€13) | €40 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (€10) | €25 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 564元 (€67) | €156 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 459元 (€55) | €57 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (€3.81) | €3.80 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (€1.96) | €4.16 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,196元 (€382) | €470 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.93元 (€0.11) | €0.09 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 271元 (€32) | €54 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43元 (€5.11) | €8 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 115 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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