Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 10% cheaper than in Dresden (Germany)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 5% cheaper than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Beijing | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69元 (€9) | €11 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47元 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (€1.74) | €3.86 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (€1.58) | €0.94 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (€2.04) | €2.27 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (€1.11) | €2.67 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (€7) | €5.27 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (€1.71) | €2.51 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.98元 (€0.78) | €1.74 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12元 (€1.62) | €0.67 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98元 (€13) | €5.35 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (€1.31) | €1.60 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (€1.77) | €0.79 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 29% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Beijing | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,950元 (€2,088) | €1,195 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,525元 (€1,247) | €777 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 327元 (€43) | €185 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,587元 (€1,124) | €587 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,934元 (€646) | €415 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189元 (€25) | €99 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,348元 (€307) | €525 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 531元 (€70) | €105 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (€4.64) | €5.38 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 5% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Beijing | Dresden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 514元 (€67) | €71 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (€33) | €30 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621元 (€81) | €82 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 878元 (€115) | €92 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 49% cheaper than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Beijing | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 124,075元 (€16,244) | €22,531 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (€1.05) | €1.51 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (€25) | €59 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37元 (€4.90) | €15 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Beijing | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (€4.22) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (€7) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276元 (€36) | €46 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (€4.90) | €3.50 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (€4.59) | €2.20 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (€4.11) | €2.16 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (€1.47) | €1.23 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (€1.91) | €1.43 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (€12) | €17 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 11% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Beijing | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (€33) | €27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148元 (€19) | €16 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,153元 (€151) | €69 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 (€50) | €51 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 (€10) | €6 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (€4.56) | €2.67 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (€3.21) | €2.93 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (€456) | €460 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (€0.03) | €0.09 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464元 (€61) | €34 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (€2.48) | €5.94 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 171 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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