- Cost of Living
- China
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元17 (AU$3.44) | AU$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (AU$3.34) | AU$1.29 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (AU$3.24) | AU$5.73 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (AU$1.74) | AU$5.22 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元63 (AU$13) | AU$9 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (AU$2.91) | AU$4.31 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (AU$1.43) | AU$3.27 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.32 (AU$1.10) | AU$5.17 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元108 (AU$22) | AU$19 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (AU$1.66) | AU$3.31 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (AU$2.73) | AU$2.29 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in China is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,352 (AU$2,144) | AU$2,793 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,294 (AU$1,096) | AU$2,147 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元454 (AU$94) | AU$302 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,540 (AU$1,147) | AU$2,188 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,778 (AU$782) | AU$1,532 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元339 (AU$70) | AU$227 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (AU$18) | AU$59 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,333 (AU$483) | AU$671 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元668 (AU$138) | AU$197 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元35 (AU$7) | AU$31 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in China is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元543 (AU$113) | AU$109 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元254 (AU$53) | AU$70 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元616 (AU$128) | AU$146 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元612 (AU$127) | AU$153 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in China is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元147,964 (AU$30,638) | AU$26,385 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (AU$1.40) | AU$1.38 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元152 (AU$32) | AU$147 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (AU$5.16) | AU$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元41 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元265 (AU$55) | AU$68 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (AU$9) | AU$5.30 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (AU$1.95) | AU$3.36 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (AU$2.43) | AU$3.96 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元62 (AU$13) | AU$29 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元169 (AU$35) | AU$55 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元97 (AU$20) | AU$36 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元858 (AU$178) | AU$223 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元417 (AU$86) | AU$102 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元66 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (AU$7) | AU$4.49 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元35 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,326 (AU$689) | AU$621 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元5.50 (AU$1.14) | AU$0.79 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元420 (AU$87) | AU$81 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (AU$4.17) | AU$30 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.20707
AUD
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,850 prices entered by 3,005 different people.
Cost of living in China is 38% cheaper than in Australia
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