Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 35% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (€4.92) | €8 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.54) | €4.33 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (€1.42) | €1.37 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (€1.67) | €4.20 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (€0.75) | €1.87 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (€8) | €5.74 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (€1.96) | €1.70 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (€0.66) | €1.39 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (€0.61) | €1.38 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (€11) | €7 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (€1.13) | €2.27 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (€1.49) | €1.03 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 15% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (€1,520) | €965 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (€1,033) | €672 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (€40) | €178 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (€1,221) | €630 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (€723) | €483 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (€33) | €100 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (€10) | €24 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (€306) | €431 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (€69) | €122 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (€4.25) | €4.99 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (€5.73) | €9 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 18% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (€71) | €94 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (€32) | €35 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (€73) | €91 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (€88) | €130 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 35% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (€16,764) | €20,723 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.91) | €1.45 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (€24) | €34 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (€4.94) | €20 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 31% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (€4.63) | €8 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (€32) | €99 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (€4.77) | €5.45 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (€4.49) | €3.61 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (€4.62) | €3.88 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (€1.05) | €1.61 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (€1.54) | €2.34 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (€12) | €19 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 8% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (€27) | €39 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (€145) | €94 | + 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (€56) | €58 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (€4.82) | €1.45 | + 231% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (€3.90) | €4.61 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (€424) | €447 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (€0.10) | €0.18 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (€55) | €48 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (€2.63) | €5.29 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 17% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,499 (19,547元) in Beijing.
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