- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (39元) | 51元 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (60元) | 34元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (26元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (9元) | 15元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (17元) | 16元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (34元) | 8元 | + 315% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (33元) | 58元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (26元) | 13元 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (13元) | 7元 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (16元) | 5.63元 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (72元) | 114元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (20元) | 8元 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (5.48元) | 12元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (6,529元) | 9,470元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (3,395元) | 4,307元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (1,567元) | 439元 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,706元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,520元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 311元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 86元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (3,918元) | 2,153元 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 681元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (20元) | 38元 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (784元) | 260元 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 624元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 694元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (7元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 156元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (98元) | 493元 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (16元) | 9元 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (10元) | 14元 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (39元) | 59元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (157元) | 148元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (78元) | 86元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 752元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (392元) | 367元 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (39元) | 59元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (24元) | 33元 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,239元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.99元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 309元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (50元) | 20元 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,376 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.612
CNY
/
WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 9% more expensive than in China
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