Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 13% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Beijing | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69元 (991 Lek) | 1,133 Lek | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47元 (679 Lek) | 723 Lek | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (190 Lek) | 358 Lek | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (172 Lek) | 182 Lek | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (223 Lek) | 278 Lek | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (121 Lek) | 145 Lek | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (776 Lek) | 465 Lek | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (187 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.98元 (86 Lek) | 97 Lek | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12元 (177 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98元 (1,400 Lek) | 1,332 Lek | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (144 Lek) | 175 Lek | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (193 Lek) | 81 Lek | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 81% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Beijing | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,950元 (228,473 Lek) | 79,606 Lek | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,525元 (136,435 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 327元 (4,690 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,587元 (123,001 Lek) | 58,208 Lek | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,934元 (70,681 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189元 (2,713 Lek) | 13,113 Lek | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (1,439 Lek) | 1,879 Lek | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,348元 (33,628 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 531元 (7,613 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (508 Lek) | 675 Lek | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 (771 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 10% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Beijing | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 514元 (7,356 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (3,586 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621元 (8,898 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 878元 (12,579 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 6% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Beijing | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 124,075元 (1,777,259 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (115 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (2,698 Lek) | 1,635 Lek | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37元 (537 Lek) | 1,918 Lek | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Beijing | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (461 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (716 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276元 (3,957 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (536 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (503 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (449 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (161 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (209 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (1,337 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 7% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Beijing | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (3,557 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148元 (2,122 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,153元 (16,522 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 377% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 (5,490 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 (1,070 Lek) | 885 Lek | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (499 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (351 Lek) | 327 Lek | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (49,888 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (3.01 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464元 (6,642 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (272 Lek) | 337 Lek | - 19% | |
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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 317 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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