Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 70% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (19,739 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 464% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (13,845 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (4,515 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (4,382 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 265% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (4,832 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (2,315 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 132% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (22,791 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (5,366 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54元 (1,976 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 147% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24元 (1,870 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93元 (33,068 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 231% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (3,048 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (4,019 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 168% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 43% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,829元 (3,865,250 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,785元 (2,778,809 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345元 (123,273 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,910元 (3,180,515 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 960% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,545元 (1,979,128 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 890% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258元 (92,176 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (28,406 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,308元 (823,957 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 511元 (182,245 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (11,855 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (16,980 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 62% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 545元 (194,643 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 178% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230元 (81,953 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 586元 (209,307 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 319% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 721元 (257,242 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 929% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,500元 (44,796,592 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (2,489 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (67,164 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (13,707 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 9% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (11,499 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (17,831 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247元 (88,207 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (13,361 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (12,526 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (12,596 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (2,965 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (4,342 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 503% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100元 (35,627 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 18% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (76,487 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (40,064 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 186% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291元 (460,848 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 3192% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458元 (163,647 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (25,644 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (13,523 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (11,112 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (1,243,168 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14元 (408 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 470元 (167,821 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (7,329 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 16,025,853 Shilling (44,897元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 12,200,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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