- Cost of Living
- Aland Islands
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (90元) | 53元 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 33元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (47元) | 15元 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (12元) | 16元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (20元) | 16元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (31元) | 8元 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (47元) | 63元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (24元) | 13元 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (6元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (16元) | 5.65元 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (98元) | 114元 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 (24元) | 8元 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (16元) | 12元 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (7,834元) | 9,730元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (6,659元) | 4,503元 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (783元) | 430元 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €775 (6,071元) | 5,742元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (3,917元) | 3,505元 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (392元) | 309元 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (196元) | 88元 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (3,917元) | 2,265元 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (1,175元) | 678元 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (24元) | 40元 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (313元) | 39元 | + 698% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (783元) | 554元 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 (353元) | 280元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (685元) | 619元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (1,410元) | 672元 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (211,513元) | 145,666元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (13元) | 7元 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (313元) | 154元 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (78元) | 26元 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (783元) | 425元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (39元) | 30元 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (29元) | 37元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (24元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (15元) | 10元 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (24元) | 14元 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (235元) | 59元 | + 296% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (313元) | 159元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (172元) | 86元 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (940元) | 723元 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (627元) | 375元 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (106元) | 60元 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (39元) | 34元 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (59元) | 34元 | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,309元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (470元) | 300元 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (59元) | 20元 | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,199 prices entered by 553 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 53% more expensive than in China
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