- Cost of Living
- China
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (AU$3.15) | AU$6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (AU$2.88) | AU$1.31 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (AU$3.11) | AU$5.96 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元10 (AU$1.86) | AU$5.24 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元73 (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (AU$2.53) | AU$4.39 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (AU$1.48) | AU$3.49 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.33 (AU$1.02) | AU$4.85 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元108 (AU$21) | AU$19 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (AU$1.47) | AU$3.30 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (AU$2.20) | AU$2.34 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in China is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,557 (AU$2,030) | AU$3,049 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,704 (AU$1,097) | AU$2,210 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元428 (AU$82) | AU$314 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,193 (AU$999) | AU$2,297 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,564 (AU$685) | AU$1,643 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元249 (AU$48) | AU$279 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元103 (AU$20) | AU$58 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,385 (AU$459) | AU$684 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元702 (AU$135) | AU$205 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元35 (AU$7) | AU$31 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in China is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元526 (AU$101) | AU$103 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元291 (AU$56) | AU$74 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元665 (AU$128) | AU$147 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元712 (AU$137) | AU$154 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in China is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元159,234 (AU$30,619) | AU$26,743 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.31 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元158 (AU$30) | AU$148 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (AU$5.09) | AU$9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元44 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元332 (AU$64) | AU$71 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元38 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元39 (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元36 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (AU$1.65) | AU$3.30 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (AU$2.17) | AU$3.93 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元63 (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元171 (AU$33) | AU$54 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元103 (AU$20) | AU$37 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元475 (AU$91) | AU$232 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元397 (AU$76) | AU$106 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元68 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (AU$7) | AU$4.48 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元34 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 23% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元3,247 (AU$624) | AU$684 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.38 (AU$0.07) | AU$0.60 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元415 (AU$80) | AU$77 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (AU$3.88) | AU$27 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.19229
AUD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in China is 47% cheaper than in Australia
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