Cost of living in China compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 29% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| China | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41元 (€5.87) | €15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (€5.03) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (€2.13) | €5.53 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (€2.15) | €1.23 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (€2.29) | €4.22 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (€1.34) | €3.08 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49元 (€7) | €5.57 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (€1.90) | €2.20 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68元 (€0.82) | €1.72 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (€0.91) | €1.02 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115元 (€17) | €6 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (€1.30) | €2.14 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (€1.93) | €1.63 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in China is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| China | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,531元 (€2,100) | €1,796 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,861元 (€1,136) | €1,332 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500元 (€72) | €486 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,351元 (€1,062) | €882 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342元 (€627) | €686 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 332元 (€48) | €108 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 116元 (€17) | €32 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,300元 (€188) | €400 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 562元 (€81) | €113 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (€5.69) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55元 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in China is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| China | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 557元 (€80) | €96 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 289元 (€42) | €34 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 658元 (€95) | €95 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 765元 (€111) | €128 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in China is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| China | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,953元 (€21,812) | €23,527 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (€1.22) | €1.72 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 213元 (€31) | €48 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 31% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| China | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (€3.67) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (€3.90) | €9 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 386元 (€56) | €118 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29元 (€4.20) | €5.49 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21元 (€3.09) | €3.50 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (€4.43) | €2.52 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20元 (€2.92) | €1.74 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18元 (€2.64) | €2.20 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84元 (€12) | €28 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 7% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| China | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 258元 (€37) | €43 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120元 (€17) | €22 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 502元 (€72) | €182 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 347元 (€50) | €60 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 84元 (€12) | €10 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (€4.51) | €3.57 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (€2.89) | €4.00 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,064元 (€443) | €507 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (€0.03) | €0.08 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 401元 (€58) | €30 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45元 (€6) | €5.84 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 20% cheaper than in Austria
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