Cost of living in China compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 42% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51元 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (€4.54) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (€1.97) | €5.46 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (€1.72) | €1.06 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (€1.71) | €5.53 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (€1.03) | €2.88 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56元 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (€1.57) | €2.23 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (€0.81) | €1.63 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (€0.77) | €1.06 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98元 (€13) | €8 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (€1.12) | €1.98 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (€1.25) | €1.59 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in China is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,373元 (€938) | €1,236 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,244元 (€540) | €1,026 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 433元 (€55) | €152 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,403元 (€815) | €893 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,420元 (€435) | €658 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 292元 (€37) | €112 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78元 (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,999元 (€254) | €367 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 630元 (€80) | €86 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (€5.86) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 (€5.94) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in China is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388元 (€49) | €95 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221元 (€28) | €38 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 555元 (€71) | €74 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 505元 (€64) | €122 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in China is 39% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 154,180元 (€19,624) | €22,737 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (€0.80) | €1.12 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 173元 (€22) | €51 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 8% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (€3.70) | €8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37元 (€4.65) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 438元 (€56) | €58 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (€3.98) | €4.85 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (€4.79) | €2.43 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (€4.17) | €2.97 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (€1.18) | €1.87 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (€1.30) | €1.68 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82元 (€10) | €25 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 8% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195元 (€25) | €33 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89元 (€11) | €20 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 996元 (€127) | €135 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 410元 (€52) | €47 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 69元 (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (€4.27) | €3.49 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (€3.94) | €3.34 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,170元 (€403) | €500 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55元 (€0.07) | €0.07 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 368元 (€47) | €37 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (€2.79) | €5.07 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,215 prices entered by 271 different people.
Cost of living in China is 33% cheaper than in Austria
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