Cost of living in Dalian
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.41
CN¥24.66
|
$2.09
-
$4.17
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.87
CN¥35.22
|
$4.17
-
$6.96
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.47
CN¥3.40
|
$0.42
-
$0.56
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.27
CN¥1.94
|
$0.21
-
$0.28
|
Dalian - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.15
CN¥8.30
|
$0.56
-
$5.29
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.88
CN¥42.52
|
$2.78
-
$17.39
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.23
CN¥45.06
|
$5.27
-
$7.88
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.95
CN¥14.08
|
$0.97
-
$3.34
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.43
CN¥10.33
|
$0.63
-
$1.89
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.57
CN¥4.11
|
$0.32
-
$0.95
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.48
CN¥3.46
|
$0.38
-
$1.01
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.60
CN¥4.34
|
$0.29
-
$1.01
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.36
CN¥2.62
|
$0.25
-
$0.50
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.28
CN¥2.00
|
$0.13
-
$0.38
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.32
CN¥2.32
|
$0.19
-
$0.50
|
Dalian - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.50
CN¥32.54
|
$4.05
-
$4.74
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$27.83
CN¥201.28
|
$25.05
-
$27.83
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,019.65
CN¥130,327.10
|
$17,950.07
-
$19,480.70
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.73
CN¥34.22
|
$3.62
-
$5.30
|
Dalian - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$9.07
CN¥65.62
|
$6.96
-
$13.91
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$397.80
CN¥2,877.09
|
$278.30
-
$834.89
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$229.48
CN¥1,659.71
|
$139.15
-
$556.59
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$28.16
CN¥203.69
|
$21.28
-
$53.20
|
Dalian - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$450.84
CN¥3,260.69
|
$278.30
-
$695.74
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,740.83
CN¥84,915.52
|
$6,941.12
-
$31,169.12
|
Dalian - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.83
CN¥6.04
|
$0.56
-
$1.11
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.69
CN¥26.67
|
$2.78
-
$4.17
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.99
CN¥21.64
|
$2.78
-
$3.89
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.74
CN¥301.92
|
$16.66
-
$69.57
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.61
CN¥47.80
|
$5.57
-
$6.96
|
Dalian - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.49
CN¥415.78
|
$25.60
-
$69.57
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.99
CN¥318.14
|
$20.82
-
$69.57
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$97.96
CN¥708.50
|
$69.41
-
$111.32
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$69.99
CN¥506.22
|
$41.74
-
$111.18
|
Dalian - Cost of clothing
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