Cost of living in China compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (руб 403) | руб 466 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (руб 344) | руб 308 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (руб 157) | руб 177 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (руб 133) | руб 79 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (руб 153) | руб 115 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (руб 82) | руб 206 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48元 (руб 450) | руб 410 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (руб 119) | руб 115 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (руб 56) | руб 59 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (руб 62) | руб 69 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 97元 (руб 903) | руб 631 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (руб 87) | руб 130 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (руб 123) | руб 36 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in China is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,898元 (руб 129,375) | руб 62,658 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,379元 (руб 78,003) | руб 44,642 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462元 (руб 4,301) | руб 8,116 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,525元 (руб 60,742) | руб 36,661 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,376元 (руб 40,738) | руб 26,502 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 516元 (руб 4,806) | руб 4,494 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 140元 (руб 1,305) | руб 525 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,829元 (руб 17,028) | руб 29,351 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 546元 (руб 5,080) | руб 8,731 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (руб 464) | руб 490 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66元 (руб 616) | руб 773 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in China is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 511元 (руб 4,756) | руб 5,378 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 288元 (руб 2,683) | руб 3,420 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654元 (руб 6,090) | руб 6,726 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 844元 (руб 7,856) | руб 7,140 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in China is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,501元 (руб 1,382,408) | руб 1,924,830 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (руб 77) | руб 50 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 (руб 1,919) | руб 1,664 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 25% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (руб 263) | руб 466 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (руб 251) | руб 459 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 386元 (руб 3,590) | руб 1,425 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (руб 280) | руб 300 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19元 (руб 180) | руб 210 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (руб 405) | руб 248 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21元 (руб 196) | руб 101 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 (руб 148) | руб 123 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82元 (руб 766) | руб 662 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 260元 (руб 2,421) | руб 1,583 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 122元 (руб 1,137) | руб 572 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 417元 (руб 3,885) | руб 3,947 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 319元 (руб 2,969) | руб 4,452 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90元 (руб 837) | руб 394 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (руб 289) | руб 190 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (руб 172) | руб 231 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,968元 (руб 27,628) | руб 48,530 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (руб 2.27) | руб 2.66 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 410元 (руб 3,816) | руб 2,624 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38元 (руб 350) | руб 171 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 20% more expensive than in Russia
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