Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Talca, Chile
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 31% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (CH$6,263) | CH$4,097 | + 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (CH$4,393) | CH$4,101 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (CH$1,433) | CH$1,419 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (CH$1,390) | CH$769 | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (CH$1,533) | CH$2,172 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (CH$735) | CH$891 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (CH$7,231) | CH$3,138 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (CH$1,703) | CH$876 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54元 (CH$627) | CH$795 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24元 (CH$593) | CH$972 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93元 (CH$10,492) | CH$3,334 | + 215% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CH$967) | CH$1,385 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (CH$1,275) | CH$358 | + 256% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 88% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,829元 (CH$1,226,364) | CH$469,553 | + 161% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,785元 (CH$881,659) | CH$350,412 | + 152% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345元 (CH$39,112) | CH$57,577 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,910元 (CH$1,009,112) | CH$332,647 | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,545元 (CH$627,936) | CH$134,907 | + 365% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258元 (CH$29,246) | CH$28,299 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (CH$9,012) | CH$17,685 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,308元 (CH$261,425) | CH$185,581 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 511元 (CH$57,823) | CH$60,000 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (CH$3,761) | CH$3,491 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (CH$5,388) | CH$8,779 | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 36% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 545元 (CH$61,756) | CH$29,979 | + 106% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230元 (CH$26,002) | CH$19,979 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 586元 (CH$66,409) | CH$37,167 | + 79% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 721元 (CH$81,618) | CH$114,047 | - 28% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 11% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,500元 (CH$14,213,036) | CH$8,496,910 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CH$790) | CH$744 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (CH$21,310) | CH$23,116 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (CH$4,349) | CH$4,652 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 9% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (CH$3,648) | CH$3,509 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (CH$5,657) | CH$5,503 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247元 (CH$27,986) | CH$21,035 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (CH$4,239) | CH$6,000 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (CH$3,974) | CH$3,101 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (CH$3,996) | CH$3,748 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (CH$941) | CH$1,351 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (CH$1,378) | CH$1,755 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100元 (CH$11,304) | CH$6,571 | + 72% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 50% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (CH$24,268) | CH$14,980 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (CH$12,711) | CH$8,488 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291元 (CH$146,218) | CH$15,000 | + 875% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458元 (CH$51,922) | CH$17,485 | + 197% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (CH$8,136) | CH$4,503 | + 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (CH$4,291) | CH$3,252 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (CH$3,526) | CH$1,396 | + 152% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (CH$394,432) | CH$450,000 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14元 (CH$129) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 470元 (CH$53,246) | CH$36,598 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (CH$2,325) | CH$3,652 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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