- Cost of Living
- China
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 35% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (€4.34) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (€1.88) | €4.95 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (€1.95) | €1.15 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (€2.00) | €4.14 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (€1.03) | €2.75 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (€8) | €7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (€1.73) | €2.36 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (€0.83) | €1.48 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.69元 (€0.73) | €0.99 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113元 (€14) | €8 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (€0.98) | €1.95 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (€1.58) | €1.44 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in China is 28% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,825元 (€1,254) | €1,339 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,456元 (€569) | €946 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 445元 (€57) | €177 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,568元 (€711) | €824 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,549元 (€453) | €602 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 307元 (€39) | €105 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 84元 (€11) | €19 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,135元 (€273) | €342 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 678元 (€87) | €98 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (€4.96) | €7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (€4.93) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in China is 16% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 573元 (€73) | €89 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 260元 (€33) | €38 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 614元 (€78) | €88 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 685元 (€88) | €115 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in China is 39% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,634元 (€18,212) | €22,838 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.94) | €1.23 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152元 (€19) | €47 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (€3.30) | €14 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (€4.01) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 364元 (€46) | €102 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 29元 (€3.75) | €5.94 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (€4.47) | €2.63 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (€4.78) | €2.64 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.22) | €1.45 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (€1.71) | €2.16 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60元 (€8) | €19 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155元 (€20) | €33 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87元 (€11) | €21 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797元 (€102) | €90 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 379元 (€48) | €56 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (€4.29) | €3.42 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (€4.28) | €3.77 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,290元 (€420) | €469 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00元 (€0.13) | €0.23 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302元 (€39) | €49 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (€2.56) | €5.37 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.12768
EUR
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CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,766 prices entered by 781 different people.
Cost of living in China is 31% cheaper than in Austria
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