- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Xian
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xian, China compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xian (China) is 14% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元38 | 元40 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 | 元26 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 | 元27 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 | 元13 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 | 元16 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3.67 | 元12 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元53 | 元57 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元9 | 元14 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.59 | 元8 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.43 | 元5.17 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元124 | 元95 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 | 元9 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.75 | 元5.00 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Xian (China) is 14% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,971 | 元3,917 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,819 | 元2,500 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元184 | 元533 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,343 | 元2,800 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,460 | 元1,450 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元244 | 元800 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元122 | 元136 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,750 | 元2,488 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,600 | 元500 | + 220% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 | 元35 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元42 | 元22 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Xian (China) is 1% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元394 | 元442 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元167 | 元195 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元550 | 元600 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元997 | 元499 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Xian (China) is 1% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元222,503 | 元182,922 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 | 元8 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元90 | 元110 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 | 元31 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Xian (China) is 9% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元23 | 元150 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元91 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元125 | 元80 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 | 元10 | + 200% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元47 | 元33 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 | 元33 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 | 元9 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14 | 元11 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元32 | 元40 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Xian (China) is 44% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元114 | 元124 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元100 | 元96 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元135 | 元50 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元331 | 元543 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元43 | 元46 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 | 元31 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 | 元13 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 | 元3.50 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元220 | 元780 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元36 | 元12 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Xian (China) is 18% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元13,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元10,702
in Xian.
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