Cost of living in Chongqing, China vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64元 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (AU$5.83) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (AU$4.00) | AU$5.37 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (AU$3.05) | AU$1.48 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (AU$2.85) | AU$5.30 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (AU$1.64) | AU$4.86 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47元 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (AU$3.07) | AU$4.49 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (AU$1.24) | AU$3.12 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.36元 (AU$1.07) | AU$5.49 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136元 (AU$27) | AU$17 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (AU$1.55) | AU$2.82 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (AU$1.91) | AU$2.64 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952元 (AU$791) | AU$2,943 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,766元 (AU$553) | AU$2,147 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380元 (AU$76) | AU$249 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,435元 (AU$487) | AU$1,822 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,318元 (AU$264) | AU$1,417 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 289元 (AU$58) | AU$157 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96元 (AU$19) | AU$46 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,278元 (AU$456) | AU$374 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558元 (AU$112) | AU$212 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63元 (AU$13) | AU$9 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (AU$8) | AU$28 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (AU$111) | AU$101 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 336元 (AU$67) | AU$59 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 529元 (AU$106) | AU$129 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384元 (AU$77) | AU$131 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 65% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,287元 (AU$31,863) | AU$27,303 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (AU$1.28) | AU$1.38 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 117元 (AU$23) | AU$160 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (AU$5.04) | AU$21 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49元 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (AU$5.99) | AU$19 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 414元 (AU$83) | AU$61 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100元 (AU$20) | AU$7 | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10元 (AU$1.98) | AU$4.57 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (AU$7) | AU$5.32 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (AU$1.39) | AU$2.66 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (AU$3.44) | AU$3.01 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 (AU$14) | AU$34 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 42% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 142元 (AU$28) | AU$51 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84元 (AU$17) | AU$39 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 579元 (AU$116) | AU$226 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 314元 (AU$63) | AU$80 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (AU$6) | AU$4.43 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (AU$4.48) | AU$10 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742元 (AU$548) | AU$634 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25元 (AU$0.05) | AU$0.25 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 396元 (AU$79) | AU$72 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (AU$4.62) | AU$34 | - 86% | |
| 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 929 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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