Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 39% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52元 (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (€4.85) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.52) | €5.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (€1.41) | €1.12 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (€1.66) | €3.32 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (€0.75) | €1.98 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (€1.94) | €1.94 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (€0.66) | €1.79 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (€0.61) | €2.25 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 102元 (€13) | €6 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (€1.10) | €1.70 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (€1.48) | €1.06 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 7% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,161元 (€1,541) | €1,120 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,613元 (€965) | €841 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (€39) | €118 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,687元 (€1,227) | €657 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,642元 (€715) | €543 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (€32) | €75 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (€10) | €28 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,409元 (€305) | €322 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (€69) | €91 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (€4.21) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43元 (€5.48) | €13 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 17% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (€71) | €92 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (€32) | €37 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 545元 (€69) | €89 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (€87) | €90 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 41% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (€16,614) | €22,770 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.90) | €1.41 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 189元 (€24) | €51 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37元 (€4.64) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (€4.59) | €5.32 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 54元 (€7) | €4.13 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (€32) | €24 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (€4.72) | €3.81 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (€4.45) | €3.42 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (€4.58) | €3.93 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (€1.04) | €1.60 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (€1.53) | €2.23 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (€12) | €23 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 209元 (€26) | €37 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 108元 (€14) | €21 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (€144) | €79 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480元 (€61) | €47 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (€4.60) | €3.07 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28元 (€3.51) | €5.26 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (€421) | €441 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (€0.10) | €0.22 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (€55) | €35 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (€2.51) | €7 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 185 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 20% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,883 (22,751元) in Beijing.
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