Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Araraquara, Brazil
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 78% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (R$ 47) | R$ 27 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (R$ 33) | R$ 27 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.99 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.40 | + 210% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.20 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (R$ 5.56) | R$ 5.48 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (R$ 55) | R$ 12 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.03 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54元 (R$ 4.74) | R$ 2.81 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24元 (R$ 4.49) | R$ 5.92 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93元 (R$ 79) | R$ 36 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.36 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 181% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,829元 (R$ 9,281) | R$ 2,283 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,785元 (R$ 6,672) | R$ 1,538 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345元 (R$ 296) | R$ 300 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,910元 (R$ 7,636) | R$ 1,750 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,545元 (R$ 4,752) | R$ 1,200 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258元 (R$ 221) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (R$ 68) | R$ 70 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,308元 (R$ 1,978) | R$ 1,266 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 511元 (R$ 438) | R$ 500 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 68% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 545元 (R$ 467) | R$ 176 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230元 (R$ 197) | R$ 150 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 586元 (R$ 503) | R$ 351 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 721元 (R$ 618) | R$ 250 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,500元 (R$ 107,558) | R$ 94,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 4.50 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (R$ 161) | R$ 193 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (R$ 33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 43% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (R$ 43) | R$ 50 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247元 (R$ 212) | R$ 236 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (R$ 30) | R$ 14 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.00 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.21 | + 225% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100元 (R$ 86) | R$ 26 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 55% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (R$ 184) | R$ 82 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (R$ 96) | R$ 48 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291元 (R$ 1,107) | R$ 300 | + 269% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458元 (R$ 393) | R$ 124 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (R$ 62) | R$ 14 | + 325% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 361% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (R$ 2,985) | R$ 3,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14元 (R$ 0.98) | R$ 2.30 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470元 (R$ 403) | R$ 110 | + 265% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (R$ 18) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 239 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 11,863 (13,842元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,100 in Araraquara.
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