Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 6% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 46% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 525 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42元 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 160 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 69 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 40 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 35 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41元 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 101 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.66元 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 39 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.93元 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 58 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99元 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 340 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 34 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 102% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,453元 (Mex$ 41,492) | Mex$ 16,344 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,774元 (Mex$ 23,561) | Mex$ 7,592 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 308元 (Mex$ 828) | Mex$ 733 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,685元 (Mex$ 23,320) | Mex$ 10,867 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,613元 (Mex$ 12,387) | Mex$ 4,640 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 211元 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 414 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 347 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,348元 (Mex$ 6,304) | Mex$ 6,089 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 531元 (Mex$ 1,427) | Mex$ 2,024 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 87 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53元 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 119 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 19% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 514元 (Mex$ 1,379) | Mex$ 891 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (Mex$ 672) | Mex$ 662 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621元 (Mex$ 1,668) | Mex$ 1,828 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 878元 (Mex$ 2,358) | Mex$ 1,213 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 15% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,000元 (Mex$ 429,619) | Mex$ 280,549 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 194元 (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 807 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 211 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 20% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 84 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 128 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276元 (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 471 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 92 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 61 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 55 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 35 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 351 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 39% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Beijing | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (Mex$ 667) | Mex$ 320 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148元 (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 137 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,153元 (Mex$ 3,097) | Mex$ 996 | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 (Mex$ 1,029) | Mex$ 636 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 107 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 73 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 31 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (Mex$ 9,352) | Mex$ 9,917 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (Mex$ 0.56) | Mex$ 2.53 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464元 (Mex$ 1,245) | Mex$ 662 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 68 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 381 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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