Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to China
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Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Aland Islands is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (106元) | 43元 | + 144% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (88元) | 37元 | + 138% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (27元) | 17元 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (7元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.64 (19元) | 16元 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (9元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (43元) | 48元 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (11元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (9元) | 6元 | + 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (25元) | 7元 | + 270% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (85元) | 97元 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (17元) | 9元 | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (12元) | 13元 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Aland Islands is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (8,518元) | 13,898元 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €980 (6,956元) | 8,379元 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (710元) | 462元 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (5,324元) | 6,525元 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (4,614元) | 4,376元 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (426元) | 516元 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (248元) | 140元 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (3,549元) | 1,829元 | + 94% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (1,065元) | 546元 | + 95% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (21元) | 50元 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (142元) | 66元 | + 114% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Aland Islands is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (632元) | 511元 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €59 (419元) | 288元 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (639元) | 654元 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (568元) | 844元 | - 33% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Aland Islands is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (191,648元) | 148,501元 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Aland Islands is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (48元) | 28元 | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (213元) | 386元 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.45 (17元) | 30元 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (18元) | 19元 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (14元) | 21元 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (28元) | 16元 | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (213元) | 82元 | + 159% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Aland Islands is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (426元) | 260元 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (170元) | 122元 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (852元) | 417元 | + 104% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (639元) | 319元 | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (90元) | 90元 | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (35元) | 31元 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (46元) | 19元 | + 149% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (3,904元) | 2,968元 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.71元) | 0.24元 | + 191% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (426元) | 410元 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (62元) | 38元 | + 65% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 15% more expensive than in China
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