- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (40元) | 53元 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (62元) | 33元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (27元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (9元) | 16元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (18元) | 16元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (35元) | 8元 | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (34元) | 63元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (27元) | 13元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (13元) | 7元 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (17元) | 5.65元 | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (74元) | 114元 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (20元) | 8元 | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (5.63元) | 12元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (6,708元) | 9,680元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (3,488元) | 4,478元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (1,610元) | 425元 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,710元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,523元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 304元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 88元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (4,025元) | 2,242元 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 678元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (20元) | 39元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 554元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (805元) | 280元 | + 188% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 614元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 672元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 145,666元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (7元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 154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) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (101元) | 425元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (16元) | 10元 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (11元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (40元) | 59元 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (161元) | 159元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (80元) | 86元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (402元) | 375元 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (40元) | 60元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (24元) | 34元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (24元) | 34元 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 300元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (51元) | 20元 | + 153% | |
| 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 4,229 prices entered by 559 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.683
CNY
/
WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 9% more expensive than in China
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