- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Yantai
- Beijing
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Yantai (China) and Beijing (China)
| Food | 29% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yantai (China) is 29% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | 元66 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元24 | 元28 | 13% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元21 | 元26 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 元16.83 | - |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 | 元18.27 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 | 元12.14 | 42% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元59 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5 | 元17.22 | 71% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元5 | 元14.14 | 65% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3.50 | 元4.40 | 20% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元160 | 元143 | 12% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 | 元7.55 | 7% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.50 | 元12.56 | 64% |
| Housing | 67% | ||
| Housing in Yantai (China) is 67% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元2,100 | 元10,368 | 80% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元855 | 元358 | 139% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元58 | 元164 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,700 | 元4,114 | 34% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元700 | 元736 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元52 | 元44 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元26 | - |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Yantai (China) is 21% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元1,000 | 元675 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元400 | 元300 | 33% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元500 | 元710 | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元600 | 元713 | 16% |
| Transportation | 5% | ||
| Transportation in Yantai (China) is 5% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元178,889 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元7.33 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元100 | 元82 | 22% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 元28 | - |
| Personal Care | 16% | ||
| Personal Care in Yantai (China) is 16% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | 元22 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元18 | 元47 | 61% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 元35 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元29 | 元30 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.50 | 元10.43 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元21 | 元14.63 | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元28 | 元114 | 76% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Yantai (China) is 17% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元40 | 元200 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 元145 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元891 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | 元375 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元30 | 元55 | 45% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元24 | 元32 | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元15 | 元24 | 38% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 元1,221 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.50 | 元0.74 | 102% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | 元450 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元15 | 元17.90 | 16% |
| TOTAL | 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,998 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元15,625
in Beijing
you would need to make just about 元10,502
in Yantai.