- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Beijing
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (29 zł) | 30 zł | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30元 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (7 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19元 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (3.69 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (28 zł) | 11 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (7 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (4.18 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.71元 (3.10 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108元 (59 zł) | 24 zł | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (3.94 zł) | 4.89 zł | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (8 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 325% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,237元 (7,201 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,926元 (3,768 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 369元 (201 zł) | 519 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,588元 (5,760 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,658元 (3,078 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 329元 (179 zł) | 291 zł | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 124元 (67 zł) | 44 zł | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,777元 (967 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 638元 (347 zł) | 419 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (19 zł) | 21 zł | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35元 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 515元 (280 zł) | 264 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 293元 (159 zł) | 118 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 593元 (323 zł) | 276 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 619元 (337 zł) | 299 zł | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 147,307元 (80,139 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (3.97 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (102 zł) | 91 zł | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 36元 (19 zł) | 27 zł | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 39% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53元 (29 zł) | 27 zł | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 256元 (139 zł) | 100 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42元 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33元 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (5.03 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (5.60 zł) | 7 zł | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81元 (44 zł) | 30 zł | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 219元 (119 zł) | 59 zł | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 108元 (59 zł) | 47 zł | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,488元 (809 zł) | 126 zł | + 540% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 594元 (323 zł) | 103 zł | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (34 zł) | 15 zł | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 178% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,278元 (1,784 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95元 (0.52 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 867元 (471 zł) | 122 zł | + 287% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17元 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 831 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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PLN
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,026 zł
(25,782元)
in Beijing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,900 zł
in Łódź.
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