Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 24% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Chongqing (China) is 12% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63元 | 47元 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 | 36元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21元 | 12元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 | 12元 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 | 17元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 | 10元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 | 54元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 | 15元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 | 6元 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.51元 | 6元 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124元 | 79元 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 | 10元 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 | 10元 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 53% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,138元 | 16,590元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,488元 | 8,120元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 675元 | 382元 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,114元 | 7,358元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,707元 | 4,126元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 533元 | 193元 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 83元 | 91元 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,237元 | 1,862元 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 496元 | 560元 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57元 | 34元 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43元 | 56元 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 20% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 547元 | 441元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 351元 | 252元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 605元 | 597元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 573元 | 797元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 25% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 157,531元 | 154,765元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 | 8元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 158元 | 249元 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28元 | 38元 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 15% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 | 28元 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 | 46元 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 414元 | 242元 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39元 | 43元 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9元 | 38元 | - 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29元 | 25元 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 | 10元 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 | 14元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62元 | 86元 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 8% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166元 | 239元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81元 | 120元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 510元 | 951元 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 313元 | 200元 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47元 | 73元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 | 28元 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23元 | 10元 | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,815元 | 3,423元 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 | 0.41元 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 384元 | 389元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28元 | 20元 | + 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 46 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
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