Cost of living in Hangzhou, China vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 38% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (AU$2.47) | AU$5.27 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (AU$2.77) | AU$1.48 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (AU$3.00) | AU$5.06 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (AU$1.65) | AU$4.83 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (AU$3.12) | AU$4.57 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (AU$1.39) | AU$3.19 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (AU$1.37) | AU$5.70 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (AU$1.83) | AU$2.80 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (AU$2.85) | AU$2.67 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,682元 (AU$1,511) | AU$2,894 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,622元 (AU$909) | AU$2,147 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 552元 (AU$109) | AU$238 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,565元 (AU$898) | AU$1,809 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,838元 (AU$558) | AU$1,422 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331元 (AU$65) | AU$159 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88元 (AU$17) | AU$46 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,106元 (AU$611) | AU$354 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (AU$136) | AU$212 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (AU$5.48) | AU$12 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (AU$8) | AU$28 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 18% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 383元 (AU$75) | AU$101 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247元 (AU$49) | AU$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 566元 (AU$111) | AU$129 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622元 (AU$122) | AU$131 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 61% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,399元 (AU$36,474) | AU$27,303 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (AU$1.38) | AU$1.38 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 129元 (AU$25) | AU$160 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 16% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (AU$5.33) | AU$24 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328元 (AU$64) | AU$72 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (AU$8) | AU$4.31 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (AU$1.93) | AU$2.55 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (AU$2.22) | AU$3.01 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 164元 (AU$32) | AU$51 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 135元 (AU$27) | AU$39 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 291元 (AU$57) | AU$226 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (AU$68) | AU$78 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (AU$6) | AU$4.40 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27元 (AU$5.31) | AU$10 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,127元 (AU$615) | AU$634 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.25 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 289元 (AU$57) | AU$72 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (AU$3.56) | AU$33 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,011 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$4,272 (21,713元) in Hangzhou.
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