Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 18% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 41% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beijing (China) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 55元 (€7) | €16 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 39元 (€4.97) | €8 | 34% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 13元 (€1.62) | €5.42 | 70% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 12元 (€1.57) | €1.03 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 14元 (€1.74) | €3.86 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 6元 (€0.83) | €2.79 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 64元 (€8) | €4.87 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 15元 (€1.93) | €2.29 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.54元 (€0.71) | €1.65 | 57% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 5.24元 (€0.67) | €1.56 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 93元 (€12) | €7 | 74% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 9元 (€1.09) | €2.04 | 46% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 11元 (€1.44) | €1.34 | 8% |
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 10% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Beijing (China) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 10,829元 (€1,388) | €795 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,785元 (€998) | €612 | 63% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 345元 (€44) | €138 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 8,910元 (€1,142) | €557 | 105% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 5,545元 (€711) | €431 | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 258元 (€33) | €132 | 75% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 80元 (€10) | €36 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,308元 (€296) | €440 | 33% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 511元 (€65) | €109 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 33元 (€4.26) | €10 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 48元 (€6) | €9 | 32% |
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Beijing (China) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 545元 (€70) | €81 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 230元 (€29) | €41 | 28% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 586元 (€75) | €94 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 721元 (€92) | €97 | 5% |
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 38% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Beijing (China) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 125,500元 (€16,086) | €23,679 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 (€0.89) | €1.43 | 37% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 188元 (€24) | €36 | 33% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 38元 (€4.92) | €18 | 72% |
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 12% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Beijing (China) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 32元 (€4.13) | €8 | 46% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 50元 (€6) | €13 | 52% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 247元 (€32) | €27 | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 37元 (€4.80) | €5.06 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 35元 (€4.50) | €3.12 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 35元 (€4.52) | €3.14 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 8元 (€1.06) | €1.93 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 12元 (€1.56) | €2.33 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 100元 (€13) | €16 | 20% |
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 7% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Beijing (China) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 214元 (€27) | €33 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 112元 (€14) | €16 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,291元 (€165) | €73 | 128% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 458元 (€59) | €63 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 72元 (€9) | €7 | 41% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 38元 (€4.86) | €2.42 | 100% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 31元 (€3.99) | €2.71 | 48% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,483元 (€446) | €466 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.14元 (€0.15) | €0.20 | 28% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 470元 (€60) | €33 | 84% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 21元 (€2.63) | €6 | 56% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Liege you would need to make just about €2,136 (16,666元) in Beijing.