Cost of living in Qingdao, China vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qingdao (China) is 42% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51元 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (AU$2.88) | AU$5.27 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (AU$2.74) | AU$1.48 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 (AU$2.41) | AU$5.06 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (AU$1.94) | AU$4.83 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (AU$12) | AU$6 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (AU$2.56) | AU$4.57 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (AU$1.53) | AU$3.19 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99元 (AU$0.98) | AU$5.70 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99元 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (AU$1.67) | AU$2.80 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (AU$2.03) | AU$2.67 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 63% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,614元 (AU$1,104) | AU$2,894 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,486元 (AU$489) | AU$2,147 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 357元 (AU$70) | AU$238 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,983元 (AU$587) | AU$1,809 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,637元 (AU$519) | AU$1,422 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (AU$63) | AU$159 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133元 (AU$26) | AU$46 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,933元 (AU$577) | AU$354 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (AU$106) | AU$212 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (AU$8) | AU$28 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 19% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (AU$82) | AU$101 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (AU$49) | AU$59 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (AU$93) | AU$129 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 531元 (AU$104) | AU$131 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 69% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (AU$33,209) | AU$27,303 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (AU$1.36) | AU$1.38 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65元 (AU$13) | AU$160 | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (AU$5.05) | AU$21 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 31% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (AU$5.31) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (AU$7) | AU$24 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (AU$17) | AU$72 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (AU$8) | AU$4.31 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (AU$7) | AU$5.32 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (AU$1.58) | AU$2.55 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (AU$2.20) | AU$3.01 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35元 (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 116元 (AU$23) | AU$51 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (AU$19) | AU$39 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (AU$110) | AU$226 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (AU$83) | AU$78 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (AU$5.74) | AU$4.40 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (AU$3.72) | AU$10 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,195元 (AU$629) | AU$634 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57元 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (AU$69) | AU$72 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (AU$3.86) | AU$33 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,038 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 54% 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$3,868 (19,660元) in Qingdao.
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