Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 69% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (19,622 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 461% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (13,763 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 97% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (4,488 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (4,356 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 263% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (4,804 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (2,301 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 130% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (22,655 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (5,335 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54元 (1,964 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24元 (1,859 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93元 (32,871 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 229% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (3,110 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (3,995 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 166% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 44% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,829元 (3,842,303 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,785元 (2,762,312 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345元 (122,541 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,910元 (3,161,633 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 954% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,545元 (1,967,378 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 884% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258元 (91,629 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (28,237 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,308元 (819,066 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 511元 (181,163 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (11,785 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (16,880 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 61% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 545元 (193,487 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 176% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230元 (81,467 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 586元 (208,064 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 316% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 721元 (255,715 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 923% | |
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 (44,530,648 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (2,475 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (66,765 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (13,626 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 8% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (11,431 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (17,725 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247元 (87,684 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (13,282 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (12,451 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (12,521 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (2,948 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (4,316 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 500% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100元 (35,415 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 (76,032 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (39,826 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 184% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291元 (458,112 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 3172% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458元 (162,676 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (25,492 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (13,443 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (11,046 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (1,235,788 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14元 (405 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 470元 (166,825 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (7,286 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 14,672,417 Shilling (41,351元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,200,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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