Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to China
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Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Aland Islands is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (171元) | 46元 | + 269% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (98元) | 40元 | + 146% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (37元) | 16元 | + 134% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (7元) | 18元 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.34 (25元) | 19元 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (17元) | 11元 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (45元) | 63元 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (10元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (12元) | 6元 | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.23 (24元) | 7元 | + 234% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (91元) | 118元 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (21元) | 8元 | + 145% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (10元) | 16元 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Aland Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,282 (9,707元) | 15,059元 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 (8,537元) | 9,006元 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (757元) | 421元 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €723 (5,474元) | 7,547元 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 (4,716元) | 4,347元 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (413元) | 262元 | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (224元) | 115元 | + 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (3,787元) | 1,086元 | + 249% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (909元) | 589元 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 (30元) | 39元 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 (193元) | 51元 | + 280% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Aland Islands is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (757元) | 529元 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 (451元) | 248元 | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (765元) | 626元 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (897元) | 828元 | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Aland Islands is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (151,472元) | 161,247元 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.30 (17元) | 9元 | + 103% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (303元) | 204元 | + 49% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Aland Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (52元) | 39元 | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (227元) | 391元 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.78 (29元) | 53元 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.45 (34元) | 33元 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (26元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (13元) | 13元 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (23元) | 15元 | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (168元) | 74元 | + 126% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Aland Islands is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (454元) | 265元 | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (193元) | 110元 | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (227元) | 1,294元 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (606元) | 348元 | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (100元) | 79元 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (38元) | 29元 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (51元) | 18元 | + 182% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (4,165元) | 3,321元 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.76元) | 0.20元 | + 279% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (454元) | 410元 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (67元) | 24元 | + 177% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 32% more expensive than in China
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