Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 102% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (177元) | 42元 | + 321% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (102元) | 37元 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (39元) | 15元 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (8元) | 14元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (26元) | 16元 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (17元) | 11元 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (47元) | 50元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (10元) | 16元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (13元) | 7元 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.23 (25元) | 7元 | + 279% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (94元) | 94元 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (21元) | 9元 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (10元) | 13元 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,282 (10,062元) | 13,997元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 (8,848元) | 6,833元 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (785元) | 450元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €723 (5,674元) | 6,875元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 (4,889元) | 3,656元 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (428元) | 296元 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (232元) | 100元 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (3,925元) | 1,460元 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (942元) | 553元 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 (31元) | 43元 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 (200元) | 55元 | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (785元) | 418元 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 (467元) | 296元 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (793元) | 570元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (930元) | 705元 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (156,998元) | 148,726元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €4.40 (35元) | 8元 | + 343% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (314元) | 233元 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| 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 (54元) | 51元 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 84元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (235元) | 114元 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.78 (30元) | 67元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.45 (35元) | 57元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (27元) | 25元 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (14元) | 7元 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (24元) | 13元 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (174元) | 85元 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aland Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (471元) | 178元 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (200元) | 109元 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (235元) | 703元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (628元) | 320元 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (103元) | 81元 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (39元) | 28元 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (52元) | 15元 | + 246% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (4,317元) | 3,924元 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.78元) | 0.34元 | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (471元) | 414元 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (69元) | 26元 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 761 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 53% more expensive than in China
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