Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 31% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 210 prices entered by 35 different people.
| Food in Beijing (China) is 69% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beijing (China) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 55元 (19,578 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | 459% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 39元 (13,732 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | 96% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 13元 (4,478 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 12元 (4,346 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | 262% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 14元 (4,793 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 6元 (2,296 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | 130% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 64元 (22,604 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | 102% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 15元 (5,322 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.54元 (1,960 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | 145% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 5.24元 (1,855 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | 26% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 93元 (32,796 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | 228% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 9元 (3,023 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | 21% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 11元 (3,986 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | 166% |
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 44% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Beijing (China) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 10,829元 (3,833,563 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,785元 (2,756,029 Shilling) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 345元 (122,263 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 8,910元 (3,154,442 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | 951% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 5,545元 (1,962,903 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | 881% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 258元 (91,420 Shilling) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 80元 (28,173 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | 30% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,308元 (817,203 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | 14% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 511元 (180,751 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | 72% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 33元 (11,758 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 48元 (16,841 Shilling) | - | - |
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 61% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Beijing (China) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 545元 (193,047 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | 176% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 230元 (81,282 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 586元 (207,591 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | 315% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 721元 (255,133 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | 921% |
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Beijing (China) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 125,500元 (44,429,357 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 (2,469 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | 23% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 188元 (66,614 Shilling) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 38元 (13,595 Shilling) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 8% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Beijing (China) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 32元 (11,405 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | 90% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 50元 (17,684 Shilling) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 247元 (87,484 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 37元 (13,251 Shilling) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 35元 (12,423 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 35元 (12,493 Shilling) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 8元 (2,941 Shilling) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 12元 (4,307 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | 498% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 100元 (35,335 Shilling) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 18% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Beijing (China) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 214元 (75,859 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 112元 (39,735 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | 184% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,291元 (457,070 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | 3165% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 458元 (162,306 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 72元 (25,434 Shilling) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 38元 (13,412 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 31元 (11,021 Shilling) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,483元 (1,232,977 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 (166,445 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 21元 (7,269 Shilling) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 15,185,445 Shilling (42,894元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,600,000 Shilling in Tanga.