Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 43% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 43% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69元 ($10) | $19 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47元 ($7) | $10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 ($1.87) | $5.05 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 ($1.70) | $1.00 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 ($2.19) | $4.26 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 ($1.19) | $4.87 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 ($8) | $5.58 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 ($1.84) | $4.11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.98元 ($0.84) | $2.46 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12元 ($1.74) | $2.38 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98元 ($14) | $12 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 ($1.42) | $2.05 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 ($1.90) | $3.07 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,950元 ($2,248) | $2,862 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,525元 ($1,343) | $2,109 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 327元 ($46) | $164 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,587元 ($1,210) | $1,431 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,934元 ($696) | $1,049 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189元 ($27) | $74 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 ($14) | $60 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,348元 ($331) | $326 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 531元 ($75) | $131 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 ($5.00) | $11 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 ($8) | $32 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 19% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 514元 ($72) | $43 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 ($35) | $62 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621元 ($88) | $74 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 878元 ($124) | $118 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 59% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 124,075元 ($17,488) | $28,930 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 ($1.13) | $0.98 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 ($27) | $89 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37元 ($5.28) | $19 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 46% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 ($4.54) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 ($7) | $13 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276元 ($39) | $170 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 ($5.28) | $6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 ($4.95) | $3.83 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 ($4.42) | $4.99 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 ($1.59) | $4.26 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 ($2.05) | $1.58 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 ($13) | $23 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 32% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Beijing | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 ($35) | $59 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148元 ($21) | $24 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,153元 ($163) | $214 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 ($54) | $71 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 ($11) | $15 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 ($4.91) | $5.44 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 ($3.45) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 ($491) | $372 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 ($0.03) | $0.15 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464元 ($65) | $78 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 ($2.67) | $10 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 321 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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