Cost of living in Qingdao, China vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qingdao (China) is 30% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51元 (S/. 29) | S/. 24 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.20 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (S/. 5.55) | S/. 3.81 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (S/. 34) | S/. 13 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.41 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (S/. 4.37) | S/. 2.44 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99元 (S/. 2.81) | S/. 5.23 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99元 (S/. 56) | S/. 42 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (S/. 4.77) | S/. 7 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (S/. 5.80) | S/. 1.62 | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,614元 (S/. 3,161) | S/. 2,914 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,486元 (S/. 1,400) | S/. 1,676 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 357元 (S/. 201) | S/. 205 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,983元 (S/. 1,679) | S/. 2,252 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,637元 (S/. 1,484) | S/. 1,169 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (S/. 181) | S/. 160 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133元 (S/. 75) | S/. 69 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,933元 (S/. 1,651) | S/. 1,261 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (S/. 304) | S/. 339 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (S/. 30) | S/. 34 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (S/. 22) | S/. 17 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 45% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (S/. 236) | S/. 155 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (S/. 141) | S/. 89 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (S/. 267) | S/. 249 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 531元 (S/. 299) | S/. 248 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 25% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (S/. 95,030) | S/. 66,001 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (S/. 3.89) | S/. 3.71 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65元 (S/. 37) | S/. 122 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (S/. 14) | S/. 38 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 10% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (S/. 15) | S/. 21 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (S/. 20) | S/. 22 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (S/. 49) | S/. 73 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (S/. 18) | S/. 19 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (S/. 22) | S/. 13 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (S/. 20) | S/. 17 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (S/. 4.53) | S/. 4.59 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.43 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35元 (S/. 20) | S/. 43 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 23% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 116元 (S/. 65) | S/. 35 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (S/. 53) | S/. 34 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (S/. 316) | S/. 90 | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (S/. 236) | S/. 107 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (S/. 26) | S/. 25 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (S/. 16) | S/. 13 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (S/. 11) | S/. 8 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,195元 (S/. 1,799) | S/. 1,819 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57元 (S/. 0.32) | S/. 0.61 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (S/. 198) | S/. 163 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,059 prices entered by 273 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least S/. 8,345 (14,824元) in Qingdao to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 7,900 in Lima.
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