- Cost of Living
- China
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (AU$2.99) | AU$6 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (AU$3.14) | AU$1.31 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (AU$3.13) | AU$5.76 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (AU$1.62) | AU$5.07 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (AU$2.63) | AU$4.23 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (AU$1.30) | AU$3.40 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.64元 (AU$1.12) | AU$5.28 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (AU$22) | AU$20 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (AU$1.56) | AU$3.28 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (AU$2.43) | AU$2.27 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in China is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,680元 (AU$1,918) | AU$2,658 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,478元 (AU$887) | AU$2,068 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 425元 (AU$84) | AU$302 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,710元 (AU$1,131) | AU$2,036 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,523元 (AU$698) | AU$1,451 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304元 (AU$60) | AU$264 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 (AU$17) | AU$60 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,242元 (AU$444) | AU$584 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 678元 (AU$134) | AU$189 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in China is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (AU$110) | AU$105 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 280元 (AU$55) | AU$74 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 614元 (AU$122) | AU$146 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 672元 (AU$133) | AU$154 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in China is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,666元 (AU$28,860) | AU$26,836 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (AU$1.44) | AU$1.46 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154元 (AU$30) | AU$138 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (AU$5.12) | AU$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (AU$6) | AU$16 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 425元 (AU$84) | AU$71 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 (AU$5.87) | AU$8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37元 (AU$7) | AU$5.18 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (AU$1.94) | AU$3.25 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (AU$2.83) | AU$3.82 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (AU$12) | AU$29 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159元 (AU$31) | AU$55 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 723元 (AU$143) | AU$205 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 (AU$74) | AU$105 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (AU$7) | AU$4.63 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,310元 (AU$656) | AU$602 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98元 (AU$0.19) | AU$0.57 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (AU$59) | AU$77 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (AU$4.00) | AU$31 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.19813
AUD
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,375 prices entered by 2,818 different people.
Cost of living in China is 45% cheaper than in Australia
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