Cost of living in Kunming, China vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (AU$5.04) | AU$18 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (AU$2.76) | AU$5.27 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (AU$2.49) | AU$1.48 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (AU$2.26) | AU$5.06 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (AU$1.30) | AU$4.83 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38元 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (AU$2.24) | AU$4.57 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.25元 (AU$1.05) | AU$3.19 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.20元 (AU$0.84) | AU$5.70 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101元 (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (AU$1.40) | AU$2.80 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (AU$2.28) | AU$2.67 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,548元 (AU$711) | AU$2,894 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,385元 (AU$478) | AU$2,147 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 316元 (AU$63) | AU$238 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,103元 (AU$421) | AU$1,809 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,465元 (AU$294) | AU$1,422 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,191元 (AU$239) | AU$159 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (AU$20) | AU$46 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500元 (AU$501) | AU$354 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713元 (AU$143) | AU$212 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 (AU$5.92) | AU$28 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 8% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 586元 (AU$117) | AU$101 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242元 (AU$49) | AU$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (AU$121) | AU$129 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 542元 (AU$109) | AU$131 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,192元 (AU$23,475) | AU$27,303 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (AU$1.41) | AU$1.38 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 136元 (AU$27) | AU$160 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (AU$5.24) | AU$21 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (AU$6) | AU$24 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (AU$40) | AU$72 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88元 (AU$18) | AU$7 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29元 (AU$5.87) | AU$4.31 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (AU$1.94) | AU$2.55 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (AU$2.07) | AU$3.01 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27元 (AU$5.48) | AU$36 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104元 (AU$21) | AU$51 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107元 (AU$21) | AU$39 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 682元 (AU$137) | AU$226 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 159元 (AU$32) | AU$78 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33元 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24元 (AU$4.81) | AU$4.40 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9元 (AU$1.82) | AU$10 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (AU$673) | AU$634 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (AU$0.04) | AU$0.25 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186元 (AU$37) | AU$72 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (AU$3.54) | AU$33 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,005 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,500 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,538 (17,664元) in Kunming.
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