- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Beijing
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beijing, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元26 (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (4.74 zł) | 6 zł | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (8 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (3.41 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (3.41 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (56 zł) | 20 zł | + 179% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (4.42 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 363% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 165% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元17,842 (9,952 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元9,667 (5,392 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元323 (180 zł) | 463 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,048 (3,932 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,949 (2,202 zł) | 844 zł | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元162 (90 zł) | 248 zł | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元136 (76 zł) | 47 zł | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,122 (1,184 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元692 (386 zł) | 434 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元42 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元41 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元450 (251 zł) | 275 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元241 (135 zł) | 113 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元658 (367 zł) | 297 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元708 (395 zł) | 276 zł | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元150,000 (83,667 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (3.53 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元185 (103 zł) | 75 zł | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元33 (19 zł) | 27 zł | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元47 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元32 (18 zł) | 25 zł | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元598 (333 zł) | 100 zł | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元42 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元32 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (6 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元105 (59 zł) | 27 zł | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元164 (92 zł) | 65 zł | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (89 zł) | 44 zł | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,010 (563 zł) | 114 zł | + 396% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元160 (89 zł) | 90 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元65 (36 zł) | 15 zł | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元29 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元5.00 (2.79 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,199 (669 zł) | 680 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.50 (0.28 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元373 (208 zł) | 108 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 978 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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