Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 32% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Qingdao (China) is 46% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (€7) | €23 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (€4.30) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (€1.93) | €4.11 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (€1.70) | €0.77 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (€1.44) | €2.06 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (€1.31) | €2.30 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (€8) | €6 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (€1.72) | €8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.92) | €1.08 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.41元 (€0.71) | €1.10 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96元 (€13) | €6 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€0.99) | €1.78 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (€1.33) | €0.86 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 33% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,701元 (€753) | €812 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,262元 (€299) | €653 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 357元 (€47) | €113 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,706元 (€357) | €533 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,444元 (€323) | €487 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264元 (€35) | €90 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120元 (€16) | €29 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,957元 (€390) | €321 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525元 (€69) | €107 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (€7) | €6.00 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (€5.45) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 35% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Segovia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (€55) | €51 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (€33) | €16 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (€63) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 464元 (€61) | €78 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 40% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (€22,288) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.90) | €1.33 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64元 (€8) | €30 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24元 (€3.19) | €10 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 15% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (€3.57) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (€4.05) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (€12) | €42 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (€4.16) | €3.50 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (€5.17) | €2.20 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (€4.90) | €4.00 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (€1.09) | €1.74 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (€1.46) | €1.50 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34元 (€4.51) | €11 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 20% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109元 (€14) | €46 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93元 (€12) | €14 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (€74) | €30 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (€55) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (€6) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (€4.01) | €2.00 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (€2.19) | €3.66 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,195元 (€422) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.93元 (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (€46) | €31 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (€2.59) | €5.20 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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