Cost of living comparison between Beijing (China) and Turin (Italy)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 25% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元69 (€8.46) | €10.79 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (€3.19) | €7.21 | 56% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元15.67 (€1.91) | €3.86 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13.45 (€1.64) | €1.37 | 20% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15.38 (€1.88) | €1.71 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元10.23 (€1.25) | €1.87 | 33% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (€4.30) | €5.92 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10.40 (€1.27) | €1.49 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元12.86 (€1.57) | €1.84 | 15% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元4.33 (€0.53) | €1.39 | 62% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元109 (€13.35) | €7.58 | 76% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.13 (€0.87) | €1.83 | 52% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10.86 (€1.32) | €1.34 | 1% |
| Housing | 4% | ||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 4% more expensive than in Turin (Italy) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元9,704 (€1,183) | €864 | 37% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元233 (€28) | €130 | 78% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元138 (€16.86) | €26 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,917 (€600) | €552 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元688 (€84) | €125 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元46 (€5.64) | €6.34 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元23 (€2.78) | €12.71 | 78% |
| Clothes | 17% | ||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 17% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元532 (€65) | €115 | 43% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元341 (€42) | €34 | 21% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元595 (€73) | €86 | 15% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元517 (€63) | €124 | 49% |
| Transportation | 5% | ||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 5% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元180,000 (€21,952) | €23,815 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.22 (€0.88) | €1.56 | 44% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元75 (€9.15) | €30 | 70% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元24 (€2.93) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 4% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元43 (€5.24) | €4.83 | 8% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元51 (€6.24) | €3.84 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元27 (€3.25) | €2.79 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元25 (€3.05) | €2.66 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11.60 (€1.41) | €1.97 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10.29 (€1.26) | €1.71 | 26% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元77 (€9.37) | €16.88 | 44% |
| Entertainment | 5% | ||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 5% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元162 (€19.78) | €25 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元155 (€18.90) | €15 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元818 (€100) | €75 | 33% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元367 (€45) | €67 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元60 (€7.32) | €7.11 | 3% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元36 (€4.39) | €1.67 | 163% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元22 (€2.68) | €4.17 | 36% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | 元1,276 (€156) | €165 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.09 (€0.26) | €0.18 | 41% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元545 (€67) | €63 | 5% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元13.63 (€1.66) | €4.71 | 65% |
| TOTAL | 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,805 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,400
in Turin
you would need to make just about €2,219
(元18,194)
in Beijing.