- Cost of Living
- Australia
- China
- Brisbane
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brisbane, Australia compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (元82) | 元40 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (元56) | 元26 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.91 (元29) | 元27 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.25 (元6) | 元13 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.07 (元25) | 元16 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.10 (元25) | 元12 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (元44) | 元57 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.33 (元21) | 元14 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.45 (元17) | 元8 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.89 (元24) | 元5.17 | + 367% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (元98) | 元95 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.46 (元17) | 元8 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.08 (元10) | 元6 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 184% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,236 (元11,045) | 元3,917 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,846 (元9,117) | 元2,500 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$217 (元1,070) | 元533 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,955 (元9,657) | 元2,800 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,432 (元7,073) | 元1,450 | + 388% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$132 (元651) | 元800 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (元289) | 元136 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$630 (元3,113) | 元2,488 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (元874) | 元500 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (元72) | 元35 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (元139) | 元22 | + 543% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 48% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (元495) | 元442 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$69 (元342) | 元195 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$149 (元735) | 元600 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$146 (元722) | 元499 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 122% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$24,678 (元121,890) | 元182,922 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.45 (元7) | 元8 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$131 (元645) | 元110 | + 489% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (元123) | 元31 | + 296% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$13 (元65) | 元150 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (元62) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (元327) | 元80 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (元34) | 元10 | + 238% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.13 (元25) | 元33 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (元36) | 元33 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.92 (元14) | 元9 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.52 (元17) | 元11 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (元137) | 元40 | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$57 (元280) | 元124 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$29 (元142) | 元96 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$240 (元1,187) | 元50 | + 2274% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$103 (元508) | 元543 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (元85) | 元46 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.54 (元22) | 元31 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (元40) | 元13 | + 206% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$535 (元2,643) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.54 (元2.66) | 元3.50 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$58 (元287) | 元780 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$29 (元144) | 元12 | + 1057% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,099 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.939
CNY
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 81% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元21,767
(AU$4,407)
in Brisbane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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