Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 37% more expensive than in Chengdu (China)
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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Beijing | Chengdu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34元 | 30元 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 | 34元 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 | 15元 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 | 17元 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 | 12元 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 | 8元 | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 | 59元 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 | 12元 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 | 4.87元 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 | 5.84元 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 79元 | 133元 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 | 9元 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 | 10元 | + 0% | |
Housing | + 130% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 130% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,992元 | 4,612元 | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,120元 | 2,952元 | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 382元 | 481元 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,358元 | 3,235元 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,126元 | 1,790元 | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 193元 | 218元 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 91元 | 94元 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,862元 | 1,972元 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 560元 | 565元 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 | 46元 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57元 | 42元 | + 37% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 441元 | 460元 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252元 | 267元 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 597元 | 616元 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 797元 | 657元 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 31% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,291元 | 170,161元 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 | 8元 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 281元 | 174元 | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 | 26元 | + 47% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 12% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 | 25元 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46元 | 24元 | + 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242元 | 158元 | + 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 | 18元 | + 139% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 | 40元 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 | 35元 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 | 10元 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 | 11元 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 | 59元 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 14% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239元 | 162元 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 120元 | 80元 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 951元 | 306元 | + 211% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 | 301元 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73元 | 52元 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 | 32元 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 | 34元 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,423元 | 3,218元 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41元 | 0.39元 | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 389元 | 225元 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 | 21元 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
These prices were last updated on November 06, 2024.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 148 prices entered by 21 different people.
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