Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 104% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (105元) | 55元 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (78元) | 37元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (47元) | 16元 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (10元) | 13元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (47元) | 14元 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (31元) | 8元 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €24 (188元) | 55元 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (20元) | 13元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (6元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (16元) | 6元 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (102元) | 118元 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (23元) | 9元 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (16元) | 10元 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (7,826元) | 7,653元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (6,652元) | 4,318元 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (783元) | 406元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 (6,065元) | 6,872元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (3,913元) | 4,142元 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (391元) | 280元 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (231元) | 86元 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (3,913元) | 2,085元 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (1,174元) | 605元 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (23元) | 46元 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (313元) | 41元 | + 661% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (783元) | 390元 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (352元) | 208元 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (685元) | 578元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (1,409元) | 553元 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 395% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 395% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (211,301元) | 160,747元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (12元) | 6元 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €240 (1,878元) | 173元 | + 983% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (78元) | 29元 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (783元) | 440元 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (39元) | 31元 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (29元) | 38元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.00 (39元) | 35元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (31元) | 9元 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (31元) | 11元 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (235元) | 81元 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (235元) | 206元 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (219元) | 96元 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (939元) | 818元 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (704元) | 418元 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (94元) | 67元 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (23元) | 34元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (47元) | 32元 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,185元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.64元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (391元) | 481元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (86元) | 22元 | + 293% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,863 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 127% more expensive than in China
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