Cost of living in Shenzhen, China vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 31% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56元 (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (AU$3.86) | AU$5.27 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (AU$3.49) | AU$1.46 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (AU$3.64) | AU$5.06 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (AU$2.23) | AU$4.83 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77元 (AU$16) | AU$7 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (AU$3.05) | AU$4.57 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (AU$1.78) | AU$3.20 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 (AU$1.12) | AU$5.70 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (AU$2.22) | AU$2.82 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (AU$2.38) | AU$2.67 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 35% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,695元 (AU$2,347) | AU$2,894 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,928元 (AU$1,390) | AU$2,147 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 573元 (AU$115) | AU$238 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,564元 (AU$1,317) | AU$1,809 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,067元 (AU$816) | AU$1,422 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310元 (AU$62) | AU$159 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (AU$21) | AU$46 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,226元 (AU$447) | AU$354 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (AU$114) | AU$212 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63元 (AU$13) | AU$28 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 10% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (AU$102) | AU$101 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 238元 (AU$48) | AU$59 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569元 (AU$114) | AU$129 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 709元 (AU$142) | AU$131 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 57% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 175,985元 (AU$35,319) | AU$27,303 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (AU$1.48) | AU$1.38 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 164元 (AU$33) | AU$160 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 41元 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (AU$5.19) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (AU$7) | AU$24 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 429元 (AU$86) | AU$72 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42元 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (AU$9) | AU$4.47 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (AU$8) | AU$5.32 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (AU$2.61) | AU$2.55 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (AU$2.49) | AU$3.01 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (AU$50) | AU$51 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102元 (AU$21) | AU$39 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (AU$119) | AU$226 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 584元 (AU$117) | AU$78 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (AU$6) | AU$4.40 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40元 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,030元 (AU$608) | AU$634 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59元 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.25 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270元 (AU$54) | AU$72 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (AU$4.47) | AU$33 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,142 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,600 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$5,439 (27,103元) in Shenzhen.
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