Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Temuco, Chile
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (CH$6,198) | CH$10,253 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (CH$4,300) | CH$4,506 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (CH$1,344) | CH$1,614 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (CH$1,245) | CH$812 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (CH$1,463) | CH$2,048 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (CH$658) | CH$1,060 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (CH$6,983) | CH$3,228 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (CH$1,713) | CH$863 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (CH$580) | CH$602 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (CH$537) | CH$768 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (CH$10,024) | CH$4,877 | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CH$986) | CH$1,412 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (CH$1,304) | CH$350 | + 272% | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 98% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (CH$1,328,589) | CH$490,957 | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (CH$902,514) | CH$321,522 | + 181% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (CH$34,637) | CH$75,710 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (CH$1,066,884) | CH$335,720 | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (CH$631,943) | CH$217,851 | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (CH$28,648) | CH$40,193 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (CH$8,892) | CH$15,442 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (CH$267,256) | CH$209,590 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (CH$60,723) | CH$42,924 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (CH$3,711) | CH$7,942 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (CH$5,010) | CH$3,646 | + 37% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 42% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (CH$62,173) | CH$34,940 | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (CH$27,805) | CH$21,529 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (CH$63,674) | CH$48,274 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (CH$77,021) | CH$55,337 | + 39% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 6% cheaper than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (CH$14,649,701) | CH$9,344,600 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CH$793) | CH$860 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (CH$20,830) | CH$28,519 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (CH$4,318) | CH$4,354 | - 1% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 4% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (CH$4,047) | CH$4,232 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (CH$5,493) | CH$8,185 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (CH$27,910) | CH$33,680 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (CH$4,165) | CH$4,572 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (CH$3,921) | CH$2,687 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (CH$4,042) | CH$2,321 | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (CH$914) | CH$1,484 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (CH$1,346) | CH$1,100 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (CH$10,917) | CH$5,779 | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 38% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (CH$23,942) | CH$22,032 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (CH$12,531) | CH$8,671 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (CH$126,965) | CH$25,495 | + 398% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (CH$49,364) | CH$28,407 | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (CH$8,238) | CH$4,097 | + 101% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (CH$4,208) | CH$2,640 | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (CH$3,410) | CH$2,286 | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (CH$370,828) | CH$311,180 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (CH$90) | CH$123 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (CH$48,289) | CH$27,514 | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (CH$2,294) | CH$3,477 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least CH$2,027,327 (18,144元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,570,000 in Temuco.
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