- Cost of Living
- China
- Greece
- Beijing
- Athens
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Beijing (China) and Athens (Greece)
| Food | 22% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 22% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元66 (€8.27) | €17.07 | 52% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (€3.49) | €5.72 | 39% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元26 (€3.28) | €4.37 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16.83 (€2.12) | €1.34 | 59% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元18.27 (€2.30) | €3.55 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12.14 (€1.53) | €1.67 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元59 (€7.48) | €4.61 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17.22 (€2.17) | €1.70 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元14.14 (€1.78) | €1.42 | 26% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元4.40 (€0.56) | €1.15 | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元143 (€18.01) | €9.39 | 92% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.55 (€0.95) | €2.28 | 58% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12.56 (€1.58) | €0.82 | 93% |
| Housing | 32% | ||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 32% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元10,368 (€1,308) | €727 | 80% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元358 (€45) | €193 | 77% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元164 (€21) | €21 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,114 (€519) | €519 | 0% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元736 (€93) | €89 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (€5.50) | €10.18 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元26 (€3.26) | €6.81 | 52% |
| Clothes | 16% | ||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 16% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元675 (€85) | €84 | 1% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元300 (€38) | €28 | 36% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元710 (€90) | €80 | 12% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元713 (€90) | €90 | 0% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 44% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元178,889 (€22,566) | €19,370 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.33 (€0.93) | €1.74 | 47% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元82 (€10.36) | €42 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元28 (€3.57) | €8.99 | 60% |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 9% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元22 (€2.79) | €3.74 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元47 (€5.89) | €4.52 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (€4.42) | €3.88 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (€3.80) | €4.19 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10.43 (€1.32) | €2.15 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14.63 (€1.84) | €2.63 | 30% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元114 (€14.37) | €13.77 | 4% |
| Entertainment | 27% | ||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 27% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元200 (€25) | €29 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元145 (€18.34) | €15.29 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元891 (€112) | €40 | 180% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元375 (€47) | €53 | 11% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元55 (€6.90) | €9.36 | 26% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (€4.00) | €3.80 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元24 (€3.04) | €4.58 | 34% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,221 (€154) | €176 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.74 (€0.09) | €0.66 | 86% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元450 (€57) | €48 | 17% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.90 (€2.26) | €3.87 | 42% |
| TOTAL | 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,546 prices entered by 777 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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