Cost of living comparison
Esch-sur-alzette is 3.0 times more expensive than Beijing.
- Restaurants
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pay 5.1 times more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Groceries
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pay 2.2 times more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Transportation
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pay 5.0 times more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Housing
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pay 3.9 times more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Childcare
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pay 89.5% more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 82.2% more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Clothing
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pay 24.6% more in Esch-sur-alzette
The cost of restaurants, transportation, housing, groceries, childcare, and entertainment and sports in Esch-sur-alzette are more expensive than in Beijing. Notably, restaurants, transportation, and housing are significantly more expensive in Esch-sur-alzette.
If you lived in Esch-sur-alzette instead of Beijing, you would:
pay 5.1 times more for restaurants
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Beijing
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Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.17
CN¥30.56
|
$21.44
€20.79
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.57
CN¥40.75
|
$14.47
€14.03
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
CN¥3.63
|
$2.32
€2.25
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
CN¥2.26
|
$2.41
€2.34
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pay 2.2 times more for groceries
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Beijing
|
Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.43
CN¥10.50
|
$3.57
€3.46
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.31
CN¥53.49
|
$14.74
€14.29
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.17
CN¥52.49
|
$4.73
€4.59
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.74
CN¥12.72
|
$4.29
€4.16
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.53
CN¥11.21
|
$6.81
€6.60
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.92
CN¥6.72
|
$1.14
€1.11
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CN¥5.21
|
$0.80
€0.78
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.89
CN¥6.49
|
$1.29
€1.25
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.58
CN¥4.27
|
$1.46
€1.41
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
CN¥2.70
|
$1.41
€1.37
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
CN¥3.45
|
$0.90
€0.87
|
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pay 5.0 times more for transportation
|
Beijing
|
Esch-sur-alzette
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.36
CN¥31.92
|
$7.12
€6.90
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$33.40
CN¥244.47
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,872.18
CN¥152,796.87
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.59
CN¥33.62
|
$38.58
€37.42
|
|
pay 3.9 times more for housing
|
Beijing
|
Esch-sur-alzette
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$13.28
CN¥97.24
|
$85.21
€82.63
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$929.88
CN¥6,807.27
|
$1,536.19
€1,489.79
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$492.44
CN¥3,604.97
|
$1,404.01
€1,361.60
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$42.04
CN¥307.76
|
$195.27
€189.37
|
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pay 89.5% more for childcare
|
Beijing
|
Esch-sur-alzette
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$763.49
CN¥5,589.24
|
$1,446.88
€1,403.17
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,913.01
CN¥167,737.01
|
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pay 82.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Beijing
|
Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥8.15
|
$4.02
€3.90
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.60
CN¥26.38
|
$4.47
€4.33
|
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|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.48
CN¥25.47
|
$6.43
€6.24
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$65.46
CN¥479.18
|
$40.19
€38.98
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.35
CN¥61.12
|
$15.00
€14.55
|
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pay 24.6% more for clothing
|
Beijing
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Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.65
CN¥458.67
|
$66.09
€64.10
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.69
CN¥253.93
|
$37.51
€36.38
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.45
CN¥610.93
|
$123.25
€119.53
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.64
CN¥787.96
|
$147.37
€142.92
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