- Cost of Living
- China
- Spain
- Beijing
- Burgos
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Beijing (China) and Burgos (Spain)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 25% more expensive than in Burgos (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元66 (€8.28) | €8 | 4% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (€3.50) | €5.60 | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元26 (€3.28) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16.83 (€2.13) | €0.80 | 166% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元18.27 (€2.31) | €1 | 131% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12.14 (€1.53) | €1 | 53% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元59 (€7.49) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17.22 (€2.17) | - | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元14.14 (€1.79) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元4.40 (€0.56) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元143 (€18.04) | €10 | 80% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.55 (€0.95) | - | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12.56 (€1.59) | €0.70 | 127% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 63% more expensive than in Burgos (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元10,368 (€1,309) | €675 | 94% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元358 (€45) | - | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元164 (€21) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,114 (€520) | - | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元736 (€93) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (€5.50) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元26 (€3.27) | - | - |
| Clothes | 47% | ||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 47% more expensive than in Burgos (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元675 (€85) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元300 (€38) | €15 | 153% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元710 (€90) | €70 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元713 (€90) | - | - |
| Transportation | 9% | ||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 9% cheaper than in Burgos (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元178,889 (€22,592) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.33 (€0.93) | €1.40 | 34% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元82 (€10.37) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元28 (€3.57) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 2% | ||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 2% cheaper than in Burgos (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元22 (€2.80) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元47 (€5.90) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (€4.42) | €4.75 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (€3.81) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10.43 (€1.32) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14.63 (€1.85) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元114 (€14.38) | - | - |
| Entertainment | 35% | ||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 35% more expensive than in Burgos (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元200 (€25) | €20 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元145 (€18.36) | €12 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元891 (€113) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元375 (€47) | €40 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元55 (€6.90) | €5 | 38% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (€4.00) | €1.35 | 196% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元24 (€3.04) | €1 | 204% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,221 (€154) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.74 (€0.09) | €0.10 | 6% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元450 (€57) | €20 | 184% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.90 (€2.26) | €4.50 | 50% |
| TOTAL | 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,971 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least €3,232
(元25,590)
in Beijing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Burgos.