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 (76 Dirham) | 74 Dirham | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (53 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (17 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 144% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (19 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (9 Dirham) | 5.03 Dirham | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (87 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (21 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54元 (8 Dirham) | 4.55 Dirham | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24元 (7 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93元 (127 Dirham) | 101 Dirham | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (12 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (15 Dirham) | 5.57 Dirham | + 176% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 113% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,829元 (14,800 Dirham) | 5,060 Dirham | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,785元 (10,640 Dirham) | 3,407 Dirham | + 212% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345元 (472 Dirham) | 445 Dirham | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,910元 (12,178 Dirham) | 3,631 Dirham | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,545元 (7,578 Dirham) | 1,898 Dirham | + 299% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258元 (353 Dirham) | 343 Dirham | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (109 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,308元 (3,155 Dirham) | 4,025 Dirham | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 511元 (698 Dirham) | 1,042 Dirham | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (45 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (65 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | - 10% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 6% cheaper than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 545元 (745 Dirham) | 465 Dirham | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230元 (314 Dirham) | 471 Dirham | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 586元 (801 Dirham) | 751 Dirham | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 721元 (985 Dirham) | 595 Dirham | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,500元 (171,530 Dirham) | 227,583 Dirham | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (10 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (257 Dirham) | 162 Dirham | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (52 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | - 9% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 24% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (44 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (68 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247元 (338 Dirham) | 216 Dirham | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (51 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (48 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (48 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (11 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (17 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100元 (136 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 273% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 45% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (293 Dirham) | 158 Dirham | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (153 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291元 (1,765 Dirham) | 140 Dirham | + 1160% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458元 (627 Dirham) | 346 Dirham | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (98 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (52 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (43 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (4,760 Dirham) | 6,556 Dirham | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14元 (1.56 Dirham) | 1.31 Dirham | + 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 470元 (643 Dirham) | 336 Dirham | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (28 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 15% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 19,399 Dirham (14,193元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 14,000 Dirham in Tangier.
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