Cost of living comparison
Beijing is 55.5% more expensive than Acapulco.
- Restaurants
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pay 59.0% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 43.4% more in Beijing
- Transportation
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pay 5.0% less in Beijing
- Housing
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pay 81.4% more in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 45.4% more in Beijing
- Clothing
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pay 3.3 times more in Beijing
The cost of clothing, housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Beijing are more expensive than in Acapulco. Expenses including restaurants and transportation are lower in Beijing. Notably, clothing and housing are significantly more expensive in Beijing.
If you lived in Beijing instead of Acapulco, you would:
pay 59.0% less for restaurants
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Acapulco
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.93
MX$202.34
|
$4.17
CN¥30.32
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.19
MX$166.93
|
$5.57
CN¥40.43
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.85
MX$37.76
|
$0.50
CN¥3.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.15
MX$23.37
|
$0.31
CN¥2.25
|
|
pay 43.4% more for groceries
|
Acapulco
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.43
CN¥10.42
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.24
MX$25.29
|
$7.31
CN¥53.08
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.82
MX$57.45
|
$7.17
CN¥52.08
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.63
MX$33.18
|
$1.74
CN¥12.63
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.58
MX$32.12
|
$1.53
CN¥11.12
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.39
MX$28.27
|
$0.92
CN¥6.66
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.77
MX$15.62
|
$0.71
CN¥5.17
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.79
MX$16.06
|
$0.89
CN¥6.44
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.31
MX$26.65
|
$0.58
CN¥4.23
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.31
MX$26.65
|
$0.37
CN¥2.68
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.10
MX$22.33
|
$0.47
CN¥3.42
|
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pay 5.0% less for transportation
|
Acapulco
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.59
MX$93.50
|
$4.36
CN¥31.67
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$33.40
CN¥242.57
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$20,872.18
CN¥151,607.16
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$4.59
CN¥33.35
|
|
pay 81.4% more for housing
|
Acapulco
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.82
MX$505.86
|
$13.28
CN¥96.49
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$455.03
MX$9,274.09
|
$929.88
CN¥6,754.26
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$257.96
MX$5,257.57
|
$492.44
CN¥3,576.90
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$15.18
MX$309.47
|
$42.04
CN¥305.36
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Acapulco
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$763.49
CN¥5,545.72
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$22,913.01
CN¥166,430.97
|
pay 45.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Acapulco
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.02
MX$61.51
|
$1.11
CN¥8.09
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.42
MX$28.93
|
$3.60
CN¥26.17
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$3.48
CN¥25.27
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$65.46
CN¥475.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.35
CN¥60.64
|
|
pay 3.3 times more for clothing
|
Acapulco
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$14.89
MX$303.52
|
$62.65
CN¥455.10
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$14.89
MX$303.52
|
$34.69
CN¥251.95
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$83.45
CN¥606.17
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$107.64
CN¥781.83
|
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