- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Beijing
- Oklahoma City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Beijing (China) and Oklahoma City (United States)
| Food | 17% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 17% cheaper than in Oklahoma City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元66 ($10.66) | $12.20 | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 ($4.50) | $6.23 | 28% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元26 ($4.22) | $3.65 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16.83 ($2.74) | $3.36 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元18.27 ($2.97) | $2.45 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12.14 ($1.97) | $5.17 | 62% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元59 ($9.63) | $5.14 | 87% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17.22 ($2.80) | $3.81 | 27% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元14.14 ($2.30) | $4.36 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元4.40 ($0.71) | $2.86 | 75% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元143 ($23) | $15.87 | 46% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.55 ($1.23) | $1.57 | 22% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12.56 ($2.04) | $1.33 | 53% |
| Housing | 15% | ||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 15% more expensive than in Oklahoma City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元10,368 ($1,685) | $1,091 | 54% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元358 ($58) | $199 | 71% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元164 ($27) | $49 | 46% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,114 ($669) | $572 | 17% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元736 ($120) | $98 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 ($7.08) | $8.17 | 13% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元26 ($4.21) | $14.96 | 72% |
| Clothes | 61% | ||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 61% more expensive than in Oklahoma City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元675 ($110) | $44 | 147% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元300 ($49) | $37 | 32% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元710 ($115) | $72 | 60% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元713 ($116) | $69 | 67% |
| Transportation | 22% | ||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 22% cheaper than in Oklahoma City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元178,889 ($29,069) | $20,714 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.33 ($1.19) | $0.94 | 27% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元82 ($13.35) | $43 | 69% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元28 ($4.60) | $19.45 | 76% |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 23% cheaper than in Oklahoma City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元22 ($3.60) | $12.83 | 72% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元47 ($7.59) | $5.96 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 ($5.69) | $3.33 | 71% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 ($4.90) | $4.83 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10.43 ($1.69) | $2.53 | 33% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14.63 ($2.38) | $2.58 | 8% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元114 ($18.51) | $17.17 | 8% |
| Entertainment | 32% | ||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 32% cheaper than in Oklahoma City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元200 ($32) | $33 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元145 ($24) | $18.91 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元891 ($145) | $141 | 3% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元375 ($61) | $67 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元55 ($8.88) | $6.67 | 33% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 ($5.15) | $4.21 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元24 ($3.91) | $3.36 | 17% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,221 ($198) | $144 | 37% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.74 ($0.12) | $1.33 | 91% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元450 ($73) | $51 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.90 ($2.91) | $7.33 | 60% |
| TOTAL | 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,944 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Oklahoma City
you would need to make just about $2,247
(元13,825)
in Beijing.