Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 36% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (239 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (166 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (52 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (48 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (56 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (25 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (269 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (66 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (22 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (21 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (387 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (38 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (50 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (51,258 NT$) | 44,921 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (34,819 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (1,336 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (41,161 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (24,381 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (1,105 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (343 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (10,311 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (2,343 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (143 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (193 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 9% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (2,399 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (1,073 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (2,457 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (2,972 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 34% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (565,192 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (31 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (804 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (167 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 28% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (156 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (212 NT$) | 240 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (1,077 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (161 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (151 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (156 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (35 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (52 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (421 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 13% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (924 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (483 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (4,898 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (1,904 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (318 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (162 NT$) | 144 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (132 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (14,307 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (3.48 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (1,863 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (89 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 407 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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