- Cost of Living
- China
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (AU$3.05) | AU$6 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (AU$3.18) | AU$1.32 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (AU$3.17) | AU$5.82 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (AU$1.56) | AU$5.01 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (AU$2.79) | AU$4.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (AU$1.33) | AU$3.33 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.68 (AU$1.14) | AU$5.23 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元113 (AU$23) | AU$20 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (AU$1.59) | AU$3.28 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (AU$2.60) | AU$2.24 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in China is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,961 (AU$1,999) | AU$2,745 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,816 (AU$966) | AU$2,100 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元445 (AU$89) | AU$297 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,460 (AU$1,095) | AU$2,130 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,552 (AU$713) | AU$1,473 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元317 (AU$64) | AU$244 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元84 (AU$17) | AU$59 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,420 (AU$486) | AU$674 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (AU$134) | AU$210 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元39 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in China is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元528 (AU$106) | AU$108 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元270 (AU$54) | AU$76 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元621 (AU$125) | AU$148 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元680 (AU$136) | AU$157 | - 13% | |
| 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142,889 (AU$28,667) | AU$26,246 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (AU$1.42) | AU$1.44 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元146 (AU$29) | AU$141 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (AU$5.15) | AU$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元263 (AU$53) | AU$70 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (AU$5.96) | AU$7 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (AU$8) | AU$5.27 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (AU$1.85) | AU$3.48 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (AU$2.66) | AU$3.84 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (AU$12) | AU$30 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元165 (AU$33) | AU$54 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 (AU$19) | AU$36 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元826 (AU$166) | AU$217 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元403 (AU$81) | AU$106 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (AU$7) | AU$4.52 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,320 (AU$666) | AU$602 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.65 (AU$0.13) | AU$0.69 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元355 (AU$71) | AU$80 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (AU$4.12) | AU$30 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.20063
AUD
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,059 prices entered by 2,915 different people.
Cost of living in China is 45% cheaper than in Australia
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