Cost of living in China compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in China is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
China | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39元 (€5.12) | €16 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (€4.87) | €11 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (€1.84) | €5.37 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (€1.91) | €1.39 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 15元 (€2.03) | €5.80 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (€1.40) | €4.57 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (€7) | €8 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (€2.10) | €2.43 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (€0.85) | €2.86 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (€0.82) | €1.27 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91元 (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (€1.20) | €3.48 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (€1.65) | €2.42 | - 32% | |
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 | 15,617元 (€2,074) | €1,626 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,345元 (€975) | €1,154 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 505元 (€67) | €246 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,729元 (€894) | €998 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,858元 (€512) | €723 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 (€39) | €111 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103元 (€14) | €28 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 (€194) | €482 | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (€73) | €114 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (€5.87) | €14 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59元 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in China is 35% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
China | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 (€55) | €97 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 (€39) | €46 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (€76) | €122 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 (€94) | €212 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in China is 33% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
China | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,726元 (€19,751) | €40,436 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (€1.08) | €1.55 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 233元 (€31) | €42 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in China is 42% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
China | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (€11) | €13 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114元 (€15) | €152 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (€9) | €5.00 | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (€8) | €4.03 | + 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (€3.32) | €6 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (€0.92) | €2.01 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (€1.66) | €3.33 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85元 (€11) | €35 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in China is 35% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
China | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 203元 (€27) | €47 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 109元 (€14) | €22 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 703元 (€93) | €270 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 285元 (€38) | €63 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (€11) | €12 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (€3.74) | €4.99 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (€2.17) | €5.33 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 (€521) | €689 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34元 (€0.04) | €0.10 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 428元 (€57) | €46 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (€3.35) | €6 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 937 prices entered by 155 different people.
Cost of living in China is 35% cheaper than in Austria
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