Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 57% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 ($b59) | $b27 | + 117% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 ($b41) | $b29 | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 ($b13) | $b12 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 ($b12) | $b5.34 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 ($b14) | $b10 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 ($b6) | $b5.49 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 ($b67) | $b15 | + 335% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 ($b16) | $b9 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 ($b5.54) | $b4.39 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.16元 ($b5.50) | $b13 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 ($b96) | $b38 | + 151% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 ($b9) | $b11 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 ($b12) | $b4.55 | + 173% | |
Housing | + 168% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 168% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 ($b12,678) | $b2,703 | + 369% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 ($b8,612) | $b1,690 | + 410% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 ($b331) | $b206 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 ($b10,180) | $b1,841 | + 453% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 ($b6,030) | $b1,245 | + 384% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 ($b273) | $b159 | + 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 ($b85) | $b195 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 ($b2,550) | $b2,914 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 ($b579) | $b1,888 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 ($b35) | $b50 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 ($b48) | $b13 | + 273% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 25% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 570元 ($b608) | $b325 | + 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 ($b265) | $b273 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 599元 ($b638) | $b515 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 ($b735) | $b377 | + 95% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 55% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 ($b139,790) | $b100,489 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($b8) | $b3.73 | + 103% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 ($b199) | $b137 | + 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 ($b41) | $b18 | + 123% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 40% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 ($b39) | $b45 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 ($b52) | $b12 | + 337% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 ($b266) | $b121 | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 ($b40) | $b34 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 ($b37) | $b26 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 ($b39) | $b33 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 ($b9) | $b11 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 ($b13) | $b15 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 ($b104) | $b29 | + 258% | |
Entertainment | + 70% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 70% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 ($b228) | $b61 | + 272% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 ($b120) | $b68 | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 ($b1,212) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 ($b471) | $b142 | + 232% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 ($b79) | $b29 | + 173% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 ($b40) | $b15 | + 164% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 ($b33) | $b24 | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 ($b3,538) | $b2,243 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 ($b0.86) | $b1.18 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 ($b461) | $b310 | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 ($b22) | $b17 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $b13,935 (13,070元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $b7,700 in Tarija.
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