- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Beijing
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beijing, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 46% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元26 (14 zł) | 20 zł | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (7 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (4.56 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (26 zł) | 10 zł | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (8 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (3.28 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (3.28 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (3.52 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 349% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 145% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元17,842 (9,576 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元9,667 (5,188 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元323 (173 zł) | 519 zł | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,048 (3,783 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,949 (2,119 zł) | 844 zł | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元162 (87 zł) | 275 zł | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元136 (73 zł) | 47 zł | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,724 (925 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元604 (324 zł) | 419 zł | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元450 (242 zł) | 275 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元241 (129 zł) | 113 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元658 (353 zł) | 282 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元708 (380 zł) | 297 zł | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元150,000 (80,504 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (3.39 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元185 (99 zł) | 75 zł | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元36 (19 zł) | 26 zł | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元46 (25 zł) | 26 zł | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元330 (177 zł) | 103 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元39 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (5.89 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元81 (44 zł) | 30 zł | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 53% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元221 (118 zł) | 63 zł | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (86 zł) | 44 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,579 (848 zł) | 126 zł | + 571% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元160 (86 zł) | 90 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元64 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元29 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元5.00 (2.68 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,356 (1,801 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.50 (0.27 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元373 (200 zł) | 108 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 811 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,390 zł
(元19,360)
in Beijing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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