Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69元 ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47元 ($7) | $9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 ($1.86) | $3.98 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 ($1.69) | $0.94 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 ($2.19) | $3.58 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($1.19) | $3.36 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 ($8) | $5.73 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 ($1.83) | $3.55 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.98元 ($0.84) | $1.28 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12元 ($1.74) | $2.87 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98元 ($14) | $15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 ($1.41) | $2.40 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 ($1.90) | $1.62 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 25% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,950元 ($2,241) | $2,155 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,525元 ($1,338) | $1,345 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 327元 ($46) | $288 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,587元 ($1,206) | $1,321 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,934元 ($693) | $860 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189元 ($27) | $150 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 ($14) | $52 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,348元 ($330) | $301 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 531元 ($75) | $134 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 ($4.98) | $10 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 ($8) | $18 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 18% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 514元 ($72) | $48 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 ($35) | $55 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621元 ($87) | $92 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 878元 ($123) | $152 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 47% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 124,075元 ($17,430) | $26,651 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 ($1.13) | $0.92 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 ($26) | $65 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37元 ($5.26) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 43% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 ($4.53) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 ($7) | $29 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276元 ($39) | $98 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 ($5.26) | $7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 ($4.93) | $3.23 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 ($4.41) | $5.06 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 ($1.58) | $4.33 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 ($2.04) | $1.79 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 ($13) | $19 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 47% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 ($35) | $49 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148元 ($21) | $25 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,153元 ($162) | $121 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 ($54) | $81 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 ($10) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 ($4.90) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 ($3.44) | $5.40 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 ($489) | $416 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 ($0.03) | $0.75 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464元 ($65) | $41 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 ($2.66) | $8 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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