- 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 | 元53 (€7) | €13 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (€4.08) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (€1.88) | €5.12 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (€1.96) | €1.11 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (€1.95) | €3.80 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (€0.96) | €2.67 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (€1.72) | €2.43 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (€0.82) | €1.57 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.68 (€0.70) | €0.95 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元113 (€14) | €8 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (€0.98) | €2.08 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (€1.60) | €1.41 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in China is 32% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,961 (€1,232) | €1,353 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,816 (€595) | €983 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元445 (€55) | €189 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,460 (€675) | €932 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,552 (€439) | €627 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元317 (€39) | €105 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元84 (€10) | €19 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,420 (€299) | €365 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (€83) | €99 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (€4.92) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元39 (€4.79) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in China is 21% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元528 (€65) | €90 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元270 (€33) | €41 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元621 (€77) | €83 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元680 (€84) | €118 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in China is 41% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元142,889 (€17,665) | €20,900 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (€0.88) | €1.19 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元146 (€18) | €47 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (€3.18) | €10 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (€4.93) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元263 (€33) | €85 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (€3.67) | €5.94 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (€4.69) | €2.75 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (€4.77) | €2.80 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (€1.14) | €1.47 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (€1.64) | €2.14 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (€7) | €21 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 31% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元165 (€20) | €38 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 (€11) | €21 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元826 (€102) | €202 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元403 (€50) | €57 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (€4.26) | €3.43 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (€4.00) | €3.72 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,320 (€410) | €506 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.65 (€0.08) | €0.20 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元355 (€44) | €52 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (€2.54) | €5.48 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,533 prices entered by 791 different people.
Cost of living in China is 34% cheaper than in Austria
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