- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Xian
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xian, China vs Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xian (China) is 16% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36元 | 40元 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 31元 | 26元 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 | 19元 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 | 13元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 | 16元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.37元 | 12元 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58元 | 57元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 | 14元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.22元 | 8元 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 | 5.14元 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99元 | 92元 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 | 8元 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.60元 | 8元 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Xian (China) is 17% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,013元 | 3,993元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,858元 | 2,500元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 214元 | 533元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,167元 | 2,800元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,675元 | 1,450元 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 244元 | 800元 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 113元 | 136元 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,167元 | 2,488元 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181元 | 500元 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 | 32元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 | 24元 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Xian (China) is 5% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 404元 | 442元 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 185元 | 195元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 530元 | 566元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 533元 | 499元 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Xian (China) is 3% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,902元 | 182,922元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 | 8元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99元 | 110元 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 | 32元 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Xian (China) is 19% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 | 150元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98元 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126元 | 80元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 | 10元 | + 200% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 | 41元 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 | 31元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 | 9元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 | 12元 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31元 | 63元 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Xian (China) is 26% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 99元 | 117元 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90元 | 94元 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 350元 | 50元 | + 600% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 285元 | 445元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42元 | 48元 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 | 31元 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21元 | 16元 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,328元 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 3.50元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215元 | 790元 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24元 | 12元 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Xian (China) is 15% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
11,000元
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 9,321元
in Xian.
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