Australia vs China
Australia is about 45% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Australia China
Price level (US=100) 90.9 49.8
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $27,105
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $26,920
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 0.2%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia China
Housing & utilities 257 69
Food 148 130
Transport 136 82
Restaurants & hotels 187 85
Health 194 64
Communication 115 86
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia China
Quality-of-life score 96/100 91/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.5
Internet users 96% 92%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than China?
Australia is more expensive: about 45% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in China?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $55,000 in China, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or China?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 91 out of 100.
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