Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tangier, Morocco
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 18% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (77 Dirham) | 74 Dirham | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (53 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (17 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (15 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 114% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (18 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (8 Dirham) | 5.32 Dirham | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (87 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (21 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (7 Dirham) | 4.66 Dirham | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.16元 (7 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (124 Dirham) | 92 Dirham | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (12 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (16 Dirham) | 6 Dirham | + 168% | |
Housing | + 125% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 125% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (16,459 Dirham) | 5,177 Dirham | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (11,181 Dirham) | 3,459 Dirham | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (429 Dirham) | 445 Dirham | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (13,217 Dirham) | 3,631 Dirham | + 264% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (7,829 Dirham) | 1,898 Dirham | + 313% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (355 Dirham) | 343 Dirham | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (110 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (3,311 Dirham) | 4,025 Dirham | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (752 Dirham) | 1,042 Dirham | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (46 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (62 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 570元 (790 Dirham) | 465 Dirham | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (344 Dirham) | 471 Dirham | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 599元 (829 Dirham) | 751 Dirham | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (954 Dirham) | 595 Dirham | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 7% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (181,489 Dirham) | 227,583 Dirham | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (10 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (258 Dirham) | 162 Dirham | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (53 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 27% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (50 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (68 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (346 Dirham) | 216 Dirham | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (52 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (49 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (50 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (11 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (17 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (135 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 270% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 43% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (297 Dirham) | 158 Dirham | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (155 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (1,573 Dirham) | 140 Dirham | + 1024% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (612 Dirham) | 346 Dirham | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (102 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (52 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 134% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (42 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (4,594 Dirham) | 6,556 Dirham | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (1.12 Dirham) | 0.87 Dirham | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (598 Dirham) | 336 Dirham | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (28 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 24,163 Dirham (17,456元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 17,000 Dirham in Tangier.
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