- Cost of Living
- China
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 31% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (€4.19) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (€2.11) | €5.19 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (€2.03) | €1.10 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (€1.93) | €3.35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (€1.09) | €2.70 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元64 (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (€1.85) | €2.40 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (€0.89) | €1.64 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.24 (€0.67) | €0.94 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元107 (€14) | €8 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (€1.03) | €2.00 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (€1.65) | €1.32 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in China is 25% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,386 (€1,336) | €1,306 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,355 (€689) | €949 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元443 (€57) | €188 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,264 (€677) | €861 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,950 (€508) | €613 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元323 (€42) | €103 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元98 (€13) | €20 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,433 (€313) | €386 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元691 (€89) | €117 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元42 (€5.38) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元34 (€4.34) | €13 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in China is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元559 (€72) | €85 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元275 (€35) | €43 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元644 (€83) | €97 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元711 (€92) | €121 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in China is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元146,954 (€18,907) | €23,050 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (€0.86) | €1.16 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元158 (€20) | €46 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 30% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (€3.32) | €9 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元37 (€4.74) | €7 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元418 (€54) | €100 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (€4.37) | €4.18 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元41 (€5.22) | €3.38 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (€4.52) | €3.55 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (€1.30) | €1.63 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (€1.44) | €2.57 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元64 (€8) | €20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 13% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元166 (€21) | €36 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元98 (€13) | €22 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元846 (€109) | €144 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元405 (€52) | €49 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元66 (€8) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (€4.39) | €3.46 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元35 (€4.46) | €3.79 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,272 (€421) | €519 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元8 (€1.07) | €0.42 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元413 (€53) | €61 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (€2.57) | €5.15 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,455 prices entered by 837 different people.
Cost of living in China is 21% cheaper than in Austria
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