Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 66% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 52% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Beijing | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34元 (£3.71) | £16 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (£4.21) | £8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (£1.25) | £3.89 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (£1.46) | £1.16 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (£1.69) | £4.11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (£0.94) | £1.98 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (£5.78) | £4.16 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (£1.59) | £2.01 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (£0.66) | £0.81 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (£0.67) | £1.91 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 79元 (£9) | £10 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (£1.04) | £2.27 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (£1.09) | £1.13 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 67% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,992元 (£1,725) | £4,246 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,120元 (£876) | £3,327 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 382元 (£41) | £175 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,358元 (£793) | £2,939 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,126元 (£445) | £1,727 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 193元 (£21) | £140 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 91元 (£10) | £29 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,862元 (£201) | £256 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 560元 (£60) | £98 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (£3.65) | £5.21 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57元 (£6) | £14 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 28% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 441元 (£48) | £77 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252元 (£27) | £37 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 597元 (£64) | £87 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 797元 (£86) | £99 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 78% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,291元 (£18,150) | £27,978 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (£0.90) | £1.44 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 249元 (£27) | £177 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (£4.11) | £23 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 21% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (£3.02) | £2.43 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46元 (£4.92) | £7 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242元 (£26) | £57 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 (£4.59) | £3.79 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (£4.08) | £2.17 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (£2.74) | £5.40 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (£1.03) | £1.86 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (£1.52) | £2.17 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (£9) | £16 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 50% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Beijing | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239元 (£26) | £45 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120元 (£13) | £27 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 951元 (£103) | £104 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 (£22) | £78 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73元 (£8) | £12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (£3.03) | £3.61 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (£1.13) | £7 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,423元 (£369) | £444 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41元 (£0.04) | £0.11 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 389元 (£42) | £48 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (£2.65) | £15 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
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