Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tete, Mozambique
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 12% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (641 MT) | 250 MT | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (445 MT) | 750 MT | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (138 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (129 MT) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (151 MT) | 76 MT | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (68 MT) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (722 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (177 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (60 MT) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.16元 (60 MT) | 50 MT | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (1,036 MT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (100 MT) | 80 MT | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (135 MT) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (137,373 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (93,318 MT) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (3,581 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (110,313 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (65,341 MT) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (2,962 MT) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (919 MT) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (27,634 MT) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (6,279 MT) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (384 MT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (518 MT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 570元 (6,590 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (2,875 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 599元 (6,915 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (7,964 MT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (1,514,746 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (82 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (2,154 MT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (446 MT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 35% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (418 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (568 MT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (2,886 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (431 MT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (405 MT) | 150 MT | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (418 MT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (94 MT) | 120 MT | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (139 MT) | 35 MT | + 298% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (1,129 MT) | 100 MT | + 1029% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 7% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (2,476 MT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (1,296 MT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (13,128 MT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (5,104 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (852 MT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (435 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (353 MT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (38,343 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (9 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (4,993 MT) | 3,500 MT | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (237 MT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 13% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique)
For example, you would need at least 505,902 MT (43,790元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 448,000 MT in Tete.
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