Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (102元) | 46元 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (76元) | 34元 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (45元) | 15元 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (10元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (45元) | 14元 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (30元) | 8元 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €24 (182元) | 59元 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (19元) | 15元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (6元) | 6.00元 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (15元) | 5.17元 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (98元) | 112元 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (23元) | 8元 | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (15元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (7,568元) | 9,398元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (6,432元) | 4,947元 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (757元) | 431元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 (5,865元) | 5,740元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (3,784元) | 3,030元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (378元) | 277元 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (223元) | 96元 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (3,784元) | 2,464元 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (1,135元) | 561元 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (23元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (303元) | 47元 | + 539% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (757元) | 481元 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (341元) | 250元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (662元) | 647元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (1,362元) | 620元 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 426% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 426% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (204,326元) | 134,340元 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €240 (1,816元) | 149元 | + 1121% | |
| 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 (76元) | 37元 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (757元) | 347元 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (38元) | 62元 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (28元) | 47元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.00 (38元) | 31元 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (30元) | 8元 | + 265% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (30元) | 12元 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (227元) | 71元 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (227元) | 177元 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (212元) | 100元 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (908元) | 1,029元 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (681元) | 395元 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (91元) | 68元 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (23元) | 33元 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (45元) | 31元 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.31元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (378元) | 335元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (83元) | 22元 | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,177 prices entered by 362 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 126% more expensive than in China
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