- 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 | 50元 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (AU$3.00) | AU$6 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (AU$3.10) | AU$1.28 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (AU$3.26) | AU$5.74 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (AU$1.68) | AU$4.97 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (AU$2.76) | AU$4.18 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (AU$1.33) | AU$3.33 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.62元 (AU$1.16) | AU$5.27 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115元 (AU$24) | AU$19 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (AU$1.54) | AU$3.19 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (AU$2.46) | AU$2.19 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in China is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,312元 (AU$1,918) | AU$2,694 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,326元 (AU$891) | AU$2,076 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 438元 (AU$90) | AU$263 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,527元 (AU$1,138) | AU$2,053 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,447元 (AU$710) | AU$1,462 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302元 (AU$62) | AU$201 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 83元 (AU$17) | AU$60 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,087元 (AU$430) | AU$568 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 714元 (AU$147) | AU$189 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (AU$8) | AU$29 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in China is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (AU$115) | AU$104 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 260元 (AU$53) | AU$71 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624元 (AU$129) | AU$144 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 694元 (AU$143) | AU$149 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in China is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,509元 (AU$29,556) | AU$27,006 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (AU$1.51) | AU$1.47 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156元 (AU$32) | AU$140 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (AU$5.33) | AU$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 493元 (AU$102) | AU$72 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 29元 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (AU$7) | AU$5.16 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (AU$1.85) | AU$3.19 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (AU$2.69) | AU$3.86 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57元 (AU$12) | AU$29 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149元 (AU$31) | AU$54 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (AU$18) | AU$36 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 777元 (AU$160) | AU$203 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 (AU$77) | AU$102 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58元 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (AU$7) | AU$4.61 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,255元 (AU$670) | AU$585 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03元 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.62 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 309元 (AU$64) | AU$74 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (AU$4.12) | AU$31 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.20595
AUD
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,869 prices entered by 2,609 different people.
Cost of living in China is 43% cheaper than in Australia
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