Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 85% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (R$ 48) | R$ 20 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.12 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 4.21 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (R$ 54) | R$ 17 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.46 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 3.82 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (R$ 4.16) | R$ 4.61 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (R$ 78) | R$ 36 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.42 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 213% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (R$ 10,307) | R$ 1,618 | + 537% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (R$ 7,001) | R$ 1,081 | + 547% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (R$ 269) | R$ 369 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (R$ 8,276) | R$ 1,425 | + 481% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (R$ 4,902) | R$ 865 | + 467% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (R$ 222) | R$ 493 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (R$ 69) | R$ 113 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (R$ 2,073) | R$ 1,517 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (R$ 471) | R$ 413 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 302% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 62% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (R$ 482) | R$ 200 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (R$ 216) | R$ 173 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (R$ 494) | R$ 314 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (R$ 597) | R$ 205 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 22% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (R$ 113,647) | R$ 63,667 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.09 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (R$ 162) | R$ 167 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (R$ 33) | R$ 43 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 98% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (R$ 43) | R$ 49 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (R$ 217) | R$ 155 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 194% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 271% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.25 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.70 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (R$ 85) | R$ 26 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 69% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (R$ 186) | R$ 89 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (R$ 97) | R$ 36 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (R$ 985) | R$ 130 | + 658% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (R$ 383) | R$ 167 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (R$ 64) | R$ 10 | + 539% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (R$ 33) | R$ 8 | + 335% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 266% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (R$ 2,877) | R$ 2,650 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.76 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (R$ 375) | R$ 121 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 223 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 90% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 9,111 (10,512元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,800 in Teresina.
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