Cost of living comparison
Beijing is 19.3% cheaper than Albufeira.
- Restaurants
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pay 60.6% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 11.8% less in Beijing
- Transportation
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pay 40.3% less in Beijing
- Housing
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pay 61.9% less in Beijing
- Childcare
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pay 71.3% more in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.6% more in Beijing
- Clothing
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pay 34.7% less in Beijing
The cost of childcare and entertainment and sports in Beijing are more expensive than in Albufeira. Expenses including housing, restaurants, transportation, clothing, and groceries are lower in Beijing.
If you lived in Beijing instead of Albufeira, you would:
pay 60.6% less for restaurants
|
Albufeira
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$12.45
€11.45
|
$4.17
CN¥30.32
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.57
€7.88
|
$5.57
CN¥40.43
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.66
€1.53
|
$0.50
CN¥3.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.06
€0.98
|
$0.31
CN¥2.25
|
|
pay 11.8% less for groceries
|
Albufeira
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.13
€1.04
|
$1.43
CN¥10.42
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.87
€6.32
|
$7.31
CN¥53.08
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.69
€3.39
|
$7.17
CN¥52.08
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.93
€2.69
|
$1.74
CN¥12.63
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.22
€2.96
|
$1.53
CN¥11.12
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.10
€1.01
|
$0.92
CN¥6.66
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
€0.55
|
$0.71
CN¥5.17
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.82
€0.76
|
$0.89
CN¥6.44
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.26
€1.16
|
$0.58
CN¥4.23
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.76
€0.70
|
$0.37
CN¥2.68
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.49
€1.37
|
$0.47
CN¥3.42
|
|
pay 40.3% less for transportation
|
Albufeira
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.72
€6.18
|
$4.36
CN¥31.67
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$53.59
€49.27
|
$33.40
CN¥242.57
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,152.89
€29,564.52
|
$20,872.18
CN¥151,607.16
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.86
€9.07
|
$4.59
CN¥33.35
|
|
pay 61.9% less for housing
|
Albufeira
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$46.80
€43.03
|
$13.28
CN¥96.49
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,661.23
€1,527.50
|
$929.88
CN¥6,754.26
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,303.98
€1,199.01
|
$492.44
CN¥3,576.90
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$139.33
€128.11
|
$42.04
CN¥305.36
|
|
pay 71.3% more for childcare
|
Albufeira
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$428.71
€394.19
|
$763.49
CN¥5,545.72
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$13,932.92
€12,811.29
|
$22,913.01
CN¥166,430.97
|
|
pay 2.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Albufeira
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.41
€2.22
|
$1.11
CN¥8.09
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.14
€1.97
|
$3.60
CN¥26.17
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.00
€5.52
|
$3.48
CN¥25.27
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.64
€46.56
|
$65.46
CN¥475.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.50
€6.90
|
$8.35
CN¥60.64
|
|
pay 34.7% less for clothing
|
Albufeira
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$102.89
€94.60
|
$62.65
CN¥455.10
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$65.00
€59.77
|
$34.69
CN¥251.95
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.03
€91.98
|
$83.45
CN¥606.17
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$169.70
€156.03
|
$107.64
CN¥781.83
|
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