- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Dongguan
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dongguan, China compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Dongguan (China) is 0% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 | 元45 | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 元15 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.25 | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元91 | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 | - | - | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Dongguan (China) is 15% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,429 | 元1,500 | + 195% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,016 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元340 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,925 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,786 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元353 | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,021 | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元975 | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元128 | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元53 | - | - | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Dongguan (China) is 3% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元284 | 元500 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元282 | 元250 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元556 | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元471 | - | - | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Dongguan (China) is 29% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元150,000 | 元99,994 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元130 | 元83 | + 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元106 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Dongguan (China) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元245 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元20 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元60 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元15 | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元62 | 元30 | + 107% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Dongguan (China) is 60% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元151 | 元90 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元113 | 元70 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元107 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元420 | 元300 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元46 | 元45 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 | 元25 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 | 元10 | + 204% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元655 | 元150 | + 336% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 | 元20 | + 5% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dongguan (China) is 20% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,390
in Dongguan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,500
in Zibo.
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