Cost of living in Dezhou (China) is 56% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia)
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| Food in Dezhou (China) is 51% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dezhou (China) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 40元 (AU$8) | AU$16 | 49% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 30元 (AU$5.99) | AU$12 | 49% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 10元 (AU$2.00) | AU$5.33 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 15元 (AU$2.99) | AU$1.27 | 137% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 8元 (AU$1.60) | AU$5.50 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 6.00元 (AU$1.20) | AU$5.43 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 50元 (AU$10) | AU$7 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 12元 (AU$2.40) | AU$3.83 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 7元 (AU$1.40) | AU$3.15 | 56% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 4.00元 (AU$0.80) | AU$4.63 | 83% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 100元 (AU$20) | AU$16 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 7元 (AU$1.30) | AU$3.04 | 57% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 5.00元 (AU$1.00) | AU$2.11 | 53% |
| Housing in Dezhou (China) is 76% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Dezhou (China) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,200元 (AU$439) | AU$2,503 | 82% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,500元 (AU$299) | AU$1,686 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 350元 (AU$70) | AU$222 | 69% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 800元 (AU$160) | AU$1,936 | 92% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 500元 (AU$100) | AU$1,253 | 92% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | AU$190 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| - | AU$52 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,750元 (AU$549) | AU$607 | 10% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 500元 (AU$100) | AU$202 | 51% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 40元 (AU$8) | AU$10 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 25元 (AU$4.99) | AU$28 | 82% |
| Clothes in Dezhou (China) is 22% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Dezhou (China) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 400元 (AU$80) | AU$106 | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 300元 (AU$60) | AU$82 | 27% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 600元 (AU$120) | AU$154 | 22% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 800元 (AU$160) | AU$132 | 21% |
| Transportation in Dezhou (China) is 52% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Dezhou (China) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 130,000元 (AU$25,956) | AU$26,857 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 (AU$1.40) | AU$1.42 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 120元 (AU$24) | AU$82 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 18元 (AU$3.66) | AU$36 | 90% |
| Personal Care in Dezhou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Dezhou (China) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 30元 (AU$5.99) | AU$10 | 38% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 30元 (AU$5.99) | AU$25 | 76% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 75元 (AU$15) | AU$64 | 76% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 30元 (AU$5.99) | AU$7 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 41元 (AU$8) | AU$4.88 | 66% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 25元 (AU$4.99) | AU$5.71 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10元 (AU$2.00) | AU$3.52 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 10元 (AU$2.00) | AU$3.34 | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 50元 (AU$10) | AU$27 | 64% |
| Entertainment in Dezhou (China) is 45% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Dezhou (China) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 100元 (AU$20) | AU$45 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 80元 (AU$16) | AU$31 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 400元 (AU$80) | AU$237 | 66% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 500元 (AU$100) | AU$101 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 80元 (AU$16) | AU$15 | 7% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 25元 (AU$4.99) | AU$4.32 | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 25元 (AU$4.99) | AU$7 | 24% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,000元 (AU$599) | AU$575 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.20元 (AU$0.04) | AU$0.65 | 94% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 250元 (AU$50) | AU$57 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 20元 (AU$3.99) | AU$19 | 79% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,100 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$3,598 (18,020元) in Dezhou.