Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 118% | |||
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| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albany, New York | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (170元) | 47元 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (77元) | 36元 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.99 (29元) | 12元 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (7元) | 12元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.31 (31元) | 17元 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (30元) | 10元 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (58元) | 54元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.92 (28元) | 15元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (14元) | 6元 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (20元) | 6元 | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (110元) | 79元 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.45 (18元) | 8元 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.61 (12元) | 10元 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albany, New York | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,221 (15,945元) | 13,993元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,695 (12,169元) | 8,120元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (1,391元) | 382元 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,522 (10,928元) | 7,358元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,103 (7,920元) | 4,126元 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (944元) | 193元 | + 390% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (407元) | 91元 | + 348% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (2,037元) | 1,862元 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (997元) | 560元 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (78元) | 34元 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (179元) | 56元 | + 221% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albany, New York | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (408元) | 441元 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (513元) | 253元 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (631元) | 497元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (781元) | 797元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albany, New York | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,251 (181,292元) | 154,765元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (7元) | 8元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (437元) | 249元 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (129元) | 38元 | + 242% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albany, New York | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (70元) | 28元 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (164元) | 46元 | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $257 (1,848元) | 242元 | + 662% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (50元) | 43元 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.70 (27元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (36元) | 25元 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.79 (27元) | 10元 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (15元) | 14元 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (157元) | 86元 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albany, New York | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 (492元) | 239元 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (186元) | 120元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $129 (925元) | 951元 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (669元) | 200元 | + 235% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (78元) | 73元 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (35元) | 28元 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.77 (41元) | 10元 | + 296% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $376 (2,702元) | 3,423元 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (1.92元) | 0.41元 | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (329元) | 389元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (92元) | 20元 | + 363% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 97 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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