Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 77% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (88元) | 44元 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (59元) | 29元 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (26元) | 10元 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (7元) | 13元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (25元) | 9元 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (24元) | 10元 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (33元) | 55元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (23元) | 9元 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (16元) | 9元 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (29元) | 5.53元 | + 416% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (85元) | 115元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (14元) | 8元 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (13元) | 12元 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 313% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (14,505元) | 3,511元 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (10,761元) | 1,936元 | + 456% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (1,192元) | 207元 | + 476% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (9,067元) | 2,406元 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (7,129元) | 1,222元 | + 484% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (794元) | 150元 | + 430% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (232元) | 63元 | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (1,775元) | 2,386元 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (1,061元) | 426元 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (59元) | 34元 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (139元) | 39元 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (504元) | 533元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (297元) | 150元 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (644元) | 449元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (657元) | 382元 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 279% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 279% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (136,838元) | 108,000元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (7元) | 7元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (803元) | 71元 | + 1033% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (106元) | 37元 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (36元) | 24元 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (120元) | 43元 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (359元) | 200元 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (34元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (22元) | 44元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (27元) | 25元 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (13元) | 8元 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (15元) | 11元 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (180元) | 56元 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 69% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (257元) | 173元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (197元) | 89元 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (1,135元) | 399元 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (389元) | 313元 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (79元) | 53元 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (22元) | 26元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (50元) | 25元 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (3,177元) | 3,999元 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (1.23元) | 0.25元 | + 384% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (358元) | 282元 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (168元) | 21元 | + 692% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,052 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 153% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China)
For example, you would need at least 25,253元 (AU$5,039) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 10,000元 in Taiyuan.
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