Cost of living in China compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| China | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36元 (AU$8) | AU$23 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (AU$2.66) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (AU$3.05) | AU$2.03 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (AU$3.14) | AU$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (AU$2.17) | AU$6 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (AU$3.26) | AU$5.19 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (AU$1.33) | AU$3.75 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (AU$1.29) | AU$7 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 88元 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (AU$1.76) | AU$3.90 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (AU$2.49) | AU$3.17 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in China is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| China | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,689元 (AU$3,289) | AU$4,485 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,762元 (AU$1,627) | AU$3,020 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 494元 (AU$104) | AU$297 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,859元 (AU$1,438) | AU$2,739 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,972元 (AU$833) | AU$2,043 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 335元 (AU$70) | AU$198 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101元 (AU$21) | AU$73 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,494元 (AU$313) | AU$649 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 571元 (AU$120) | AU$266 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 (AU$10) | AU$42 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in China is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| China | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 415元 (AU$87) | AU$124 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (AU$59) | AU$93 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 574元 (AU$120) | AU$168 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 717元 (AU$150) | AU$185 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in China is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| China | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,522元 (AU$31,973) | AU$39,236 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (AU$1.70) | AU$1.99 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 244元 (AU$51) | AU$174 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| China | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45元 (AU$9) | AU$23 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111元 (AU$23) | AU$86 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (AU$1.78) | AU$4.60 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (AU$2.51) | AU$4.36 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (AU$17) | AU$38 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| China | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 225元 (AU$47) | AU$75 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110元 (AU$23) | AU$46 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 481元 (AU$101) | AU$297 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 248元 (AU$52) | AU$129 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77元 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27元 (AU$5.74) | AU$5.21 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14元 (AU$2.92) | AU$12 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,708元 (AU$777) | AU$891 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19元 (AU$0.25) | AU$0.65 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 406元 (AU$85) | AU$89 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (AU$5.29) | AU$45 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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AUD
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,876 prices entered by 442 different people.
Cost of living in China is 50% cheaper than in Australia
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