- 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53) | 元26 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.98 (元29) | 元27 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.30 (元6) | 元13 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.07 (元24) | 元16 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.35 (元26) | 元12 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (元40) | 元57 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.58 (元22) | 元14 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.70 (元18) | 元8 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.82 (元23) | 元5.17 | + 346% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (元99) | 元95 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.47 (元17) | 元9 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.15 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 192% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,336 (元11,179) | 元3,917 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,888 (元9,037) | 元2,500 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$254 (元1,218) | 元533 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,999 (元9,568) | 元2,800 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,366 (元6,536) | 元1,450 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$270 (元1,291) | 元800 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (元302) | 元136 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$535 (元2,560) | 元2,488 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$171 (元818) | 元500 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (元60) | 元35 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (元137) | 元22 | + 534% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 45% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (元487) | 元442 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$68 (元323) | 元195 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (元737) | 元600 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$166 (元796) | 元499 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 98% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$23,846 (元114,132) | 元182,922 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 (元7) | 元8 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$128 (元612) | 元110 | + 459% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (元101) | 元31 | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$14 (元66) | 元150 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (元61) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (元331) | 元80 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (元35) | 元10 | + 251% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.90 (元23) | 元33 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (元32) | 元33 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.79 (元13) | 元9 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (元19) | 元11 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (元127) | 元40 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$52 (元251) | 元124 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 (元136) | 元96 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$290 (元1,389) | 元50 | + 2677% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (元513) | 元543 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (元78) | 元46 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.66 (元22) | 元31 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (元40) | 元13 | + 211% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$534 (元2,556) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.82 (元3.93) | 元3.50 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$49 (元235) | 元780 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$30 (元141) | 元12 | + 1031% | |
| 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 1,711 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.786
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23,551
(AU$4,921)
in Brisbane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Zhuhai.
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