Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Beijing | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (29 zł) | 32 zł | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 (26 zł) | 22 zł | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (8 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (5.46 zł) | 9 zł | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39元 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (8 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.66元 (3.64 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.56元 (3.58 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96元 (62 zł) | 30 zł | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (8 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Beijing | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,462元 (10,594 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,812元 (5,671 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 271元 (174 zł) | 537 zł | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,644元 (5,563 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,100元 (3,282 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 186元 (120 zł) | 414 zł | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (65 zł) | 47 zł | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,413元 (1,553 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525元 (338 zł) | 516 zł | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (22 zł) | 34 zł | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53元 (34 zł) | 22 zł | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 502元 (323 zł) | 256 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (160 zł) | 135 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 613元 (394 zł) | 268 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 810元 (521 zł) | 309 zł | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,000元 (102,967 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (5.01 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200元 (129 zł) | 105 zł | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (25 zł) | 32 zł | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 28% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Beijing | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (32 zł) | 44 zł | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 281元 (181 zł) | 157 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (7 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101元 (65 zł) | 43 zł | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 65% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Beijing | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (160 zł) | 82 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148元 (95 zł) | 57 zł | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,153元 (742 zł) | 130 zł | + 470% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 (247 zł) | 151 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 (48 zł) | 18 zł | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13元 (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (2,241 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (0.14 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464元 (298 zł) | 133 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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