Cost of living in China compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 60% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54元 (руб 624) | руб 406 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (руб 417) | руб 283 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (руб 183) | руб 144 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (руб 160) | руб 65 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (руб 163) | руб 88 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (руб 98) | руб 130 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56元 (руб 645) | руб 333 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (руб 144) | руб 107 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (руб 75) | руб 34 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (руб 71) | руб 66 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 (руб 1,251) | руб 593 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (руб 104) | руб 110 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (руб 111) | руб 29 | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in China is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,537元 (руб 86,825) | руб 68,217 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,597元 (руб 52,958) | руб 38,434 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 416元 (руб 4,787) | руб 5,700 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,994元 (руб 80,574) | руб 32,389 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,863元 (руб 44,506) | руб 23,273 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264元 (руб 3,040) | руб 3,730 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87元 (руб 1,002) | руб 439 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,180元 (руб 25,114) | руб 24,196 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 614元 (руб 7,072) | руб 6,604 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (руб 534) | руб 413 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (руб 514) | руб 811 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in China is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370元 (руб 4,262) | руб 4,784 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 226元 (руб 2,607) | руб 2,535 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 582元 (руб 6,699) | руб 5,645 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 519元 (руб 5,983) | руб 6,989 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in China is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,747元 (руб 1,851,899) | руб 1,246,400 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (руб 74) | руб 47 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177元 (руб 2,036) | руб 1,609 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (руб 334) | руб 451 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (руб 403) | руб 549 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 488元 (руб 5,620) | руб 1,290 | + 336% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (руб 361) | руб 307 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (руб 433) | руб 183 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (руб 378) | руб 213 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (руб 107) | руб 81 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (руб 118) | руб 100 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (руб 989) | руб 559 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195元 (руб 2,243) | руб 1,443 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (руб 1,090) | руб 580 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 996元 (руб 11,473) | руб 5,605 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 413元 (руб 4,759) | руб 3,345 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71元 (руб 819) | руб 385 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (руб 391) | руб 166 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32元 (руб 370) | руб 220 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,170元 (руб 36,516) | руб 35,616 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55元 (руб 6) | руб 7 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 370元 (руб 4,268) | руб 3,599 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (руб 255) | руб 160 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 44% more expensive than in Russia
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