Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 51% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 59% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69元 ($10) | $20 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47元 ($7) | $12 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 ($1.88) | $8 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 ($1.70) | $1.89 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 ($2.20) | $9 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($1.20) | $7 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 ($8) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 ($1.85) | $6 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.98元 ($0.85) | $4.36 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12元 ($1.75) | $3.22 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98元 ($14) | $17 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 ($1.42) | $3.36 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 ($1.91) | $4.88 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 52% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,950元 ($2,258) | $3,745 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,525元 ($1,348) | $2,809 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 327元 ($46) | $397 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,587元 ($1,215) | $1,918 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,934元 ($698) | $1,613 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189元 ($27) | $224 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 ($14) | $53 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,348元 ($332) | $280 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 531元 ($75) | $128 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 ($5.02) | $13 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 ($8) | $26 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 17% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 514元 ($73) | $47 | + 54% | |
| 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 ($88) | $99 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 878元 ($124) | $141 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 55% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 124,075元 ($17,563) | $26,483 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 ($1.14) | $1.34 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 ($27) | $77 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37元 ($5.30) | $22 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 50% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 ($4.56) | $9 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 ($7) | $20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276元 ($39) | $132 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 ($5.30) | $8 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 ($4.97) | $5.04 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 ($4.44) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 ($1.59) | $4.73 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 ($2.06) | $1.92 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 ($13) | $27 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 38% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 ($35) | $59 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148元 ($21) | $31 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,153元 ($163) | $166 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 ($54) | $85 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 ($11) | $11 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 ($4.93) | $5.79 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 ($3.47) | $7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 ($493) | $415 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 ($0.03) | $0.30 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464元 ($66) | $60 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 ($2.68) | $12 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 594 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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