- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Beijing
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beijing, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 35% 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) | 18 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (4.61 zł) | 6 zł | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (8 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (3.32 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (3.32 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (4.11 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 349% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 153% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元17,842 (9,667 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元9,667 (5,237 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元323 (175 zł) | 463 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,048 (3,819 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,949 (2,139 zł) | 844 zł | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元162 (88 zł) | 248 zł | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元136 (74 zł) | 47 zł | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,973 (1,069 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元714 (387 zł) | 434 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元41 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元43 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元450 (244 zł) | 275 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元241 (131 zł) | 113 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元658 (356 zł) | 297 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元708 (383 zł) | 276 zł | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元150,000 (81,270 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (3.42 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元185 (100 zł) | 75 zł | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元33 (18 zł) | 27 zł | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元47 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元32 (17 zł) | 25 zł | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元547 (297 zł) | 100 zł | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元42 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元32 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (6 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元86 (46 zł) | 27 zł | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元203 (110 zł) | 65 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (87 zł) | 44 zł | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,010 (547 zł) | 114 zł | + 381% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元160 (87 zł) | 90 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (33 zł) | 15 zł | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元29 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元5.00 (2.71 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元781 (423 zł) | 680 zł | - 38% | |
| 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 (202 zł) | 108 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 859 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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