Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tabora, Tanzania
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 37% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (19,901 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (13,805 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 590% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (4,289 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (4,003 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (4,696 Shilling) | 3,600 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (2,114 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (22,421 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (5,499 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (1,864 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.16元 (1,850 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (32,183 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 436% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (3,109 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (4,187 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 319% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 50% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (4,265,749 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (2,897,734 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (111,209 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (3,425,482 Shilling) | 225,000 Shilling | + 1422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (2,029,000 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (91,982 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (28,549 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (858,090 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (194,965 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (11,915 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 297% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (16,085 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 570元 (204,638 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (89,274 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 599元 (214,728 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (247,294 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (47,036,314 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (2,547 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (66,880 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (13,863 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 33% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (12,995 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (17,637 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (89,610 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 796% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (13,372 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (12,589 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (12,976 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 224% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (2,933 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (4,322 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (35,052 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (76,872 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (40,234 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (407,651 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (158,494 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (26,450 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (13,511 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (10,948 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (1,190,631 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (290 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (155,044 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (7,366 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 181 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 20,116,512 Shilling (56,075元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 14,000,000 Shilling in Tabora.
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