Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tarnów, Poland
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| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 45% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (32 zł) | 28 zł | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (6 zł) | 2.84 zł | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (3.40 zł) | 4.44 zł | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (36 zł) | 11 zł | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (9 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (3.00 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (2.77 zł) | 2.90 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (52 zł) | 21 zł | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (5.10 zł) | 5.38 zł | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (7 zł) | 1.74 zł | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 136% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (6,869 zł) | 2,274 zł | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (4,666 zł) | 1,529 zł | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (179 zł) | 447 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (5,516 zł) | 1,000 zł | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (3,267 zł) | 800 zł | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (148 zł) | 400 zł | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (46 zł) | 39 zł | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (1,382 zł) | 1,593 zł | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (314 zł) | 383 zł | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (19 zł) | 30 zł | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (26 zł) | 10 zł | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 20% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (321 zł) | 324 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (144 zł) | 110 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (329 zł) | 237 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (398 zł) | 293 zł | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 4% cheaper than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (75,736 zł) | 86,396 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (4.10 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (108 zł) | 101 zł | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (22 zł) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 33% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (21 zł) | 24 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (28 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (144 zł) | 118 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (4.72 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (56 zł) | 23 zł | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 84% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (124 zł) | 63 zł | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (65 zł) | 46 zł | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (656 zł) | 45 zł | + 1359% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (255 zł) | 90 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (43 zł) | 17 zł | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (1,917 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (0.47 zł) | 0.18 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (250 zł) | 140 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 175 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 11,070 zł (19,164元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,200 zł in Tarnów.
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