Cost of living in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 31 different people.
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Beijing | Dodoma | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34元 (12,188 Shilling) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (14,245 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (4,204 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (4,737 Shilling) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (5,700 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (3,084 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (18,974 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (5,235 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (2,184 Shilling) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (2,298 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77元 (27,408 Shilling) | 14,578 Shilling | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (3,264 Shilling) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (4,016 Shilling) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,084元 (5,698,062 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,380元 (2,968,773 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 377元 (133,420 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,939元 (2,458,332 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,144元 (1,468,210 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 217元 (76,758 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96元 (33,856 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,880元 (666,212 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440元 (155,808 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (15,131 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57元 (20,167 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Beijing | Dodoma | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430元 (152,459 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239元 (84,612 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (214,075 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 797元 (282,273 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Beijing | Dodoma | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 173,984元 (61,638,281 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (3,152 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 270元 (95,696 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (13,657 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Beijing | Dodoma | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (9,937 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46元 (16,168 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242元 (85,894 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 (15,068 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (13,389 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (9,007 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (3,391 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (5,000 Shilling) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (30,294 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Beijing | Dodoma | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239元 (84,529 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 120元 (42,585 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 951元 (337,021 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 (70,855 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73元 (25,927 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (9,944 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (3,706 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,423元 (1,212,834 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41元 (147 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 389元 (137,938 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (8,712 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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