Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tacna, Peru
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 70% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (S/. 31) | S/. 17 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (S/. 22) | S/. 14 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.49 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.72 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.56 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (S/. 3.68) | S/. 2.56 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (S/. 36) | S/. 11 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.92 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54元 (S/. 3.14) | S/. 2.16 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24元 (S/. 2.98) | S/. 4.36 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93元 (S/. 53) | S/. 18 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (S/. 4.98) | S/. 8 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (S/. 6) | S/. 2.00 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 168% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,829元 (S/. 6,149) | S/. 1,206 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,785元 (S/. 4,421) | S/. 904 | + 389% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345元 (S/. 196) | S/. 114 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,910元 (S/. 5,060) | S/. 1,215 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,545元 (S/. 3,148) | S/. 592 | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258元 (S/. 147) | S/. 104 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (S/. 45) | S/. 95 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,308元 (S/. 1,311) | S/. 1,520 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 511元 (S/. 290) | S/. 365 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (S/. 19) | S/. 25 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (S/. 27) | S/. 20 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 113% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 545元 (S/. 310) | S/. 123 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230元 (S/. 130) | S/. 65 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 586元 (S/. 333) | S/. 222 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 721元 (S/. 409) | S/. 141 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 52% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,500元 (S/. 71,264) | S/. 48,451 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (S/. 3.96) | S/. 3.56 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (S/. 107) | S/. 51 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (S/. 22) | S/. 24 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 54% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (S/. 18) | S/. 22 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (S/. 28) | S/. 21 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247元 (S/. 140) | S/. 52 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (S/. 21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (S/. 20) | S/. 14 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (S/. 4.72) | S/. 3.97 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.70 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100元 (S/. 57) | S/. 13 | + 340% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 139% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (S/. 122) | S/. 26 | + 360% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (S/. 64) | S/. 28 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291元 (S/. 733) | S/. 132 | + 457% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458元 (S/. 260) | S/. 50 | + 425% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (S/. 41) | S/. 21 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (S/. 22) | S/. 9 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (S/. 18) | S/. 6 | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (S/. 1,978) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14元 (S/. 0.65) | S/. 0.56 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470元 (S/. 267) | S/. 51 | + 420% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (S/. 12) | S/. 7 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 351 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 103% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 7,319 (12,888元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 3,600 in Tacna.
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