Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tacuarembó, Uruguay
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 13% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 ($U374) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 ($U263) | $U300 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 ($U86) | $U100 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 ($U83) | $U40 | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 ($U92) | $U60 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 ($U44) | $U65 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 ($U432) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 ($U102) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54元 ($U37) | $U30 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24元 ($U35) | $U45 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93元 ($U627) | $U225 | + 178% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 ($U58) | $U104 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 ($U76) | $U32 | + 141% | |
Housing | + 103% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 103% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,829元 ($U73,288) | $U34,392 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,785元 ($U52,688) | $U13,851 | + 280% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345元 ($U2,337) | $U4,000 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,910元 ($U60,305) | $U13,000 | + 364% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,545元 ($U37,526) | $U10,000 | + 275% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258元 ($U1,748) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 ($U539) | $U797 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,308元 ($U15,623) | $U12,000 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 511元 ($U3,455) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 ($U225) | $U165 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 ($U322) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 12% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 545元 ($U3,691) | $U3,057 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230元 ($U1,554) | $U1,600 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 586元 ($U3,969) | $U3,153 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 721元 ($U4,877) | $U3,006 | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 5% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,500元 ($U849,375) | $U650,513 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($U47) | $U54 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 ($U1,273) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 ($U260) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 26% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 ($U218) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 ($U338) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247元 ($U1,672) | $U1,200 | + 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 ($U253) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 ($U237) | $U140 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 ($U239) | $U237 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 ($U56) | $U43 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 ($U82) | $U106 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100元 ($U676) | $U350 | + 93% | |
Entertainment | + 183% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 183% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 ($U1,450) | $U645 | + 125% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 ($U760) | $U500 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291元 ($U8,738) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458元 ($U3,103) | $U993 | + 213% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 ($U486) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 ($U256) | $U80 | + 221% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 ($U211) | $U70 | + 201% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 ($U23,571) | $U4,200 | + 461% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14元 ($U8) | $U1.00 | + 673% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 470元 ($U3,182) | $U750 | + 324% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 ($U139) | $U140 | - 1% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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