Cost of living comparison
Russia is 25.4% cheaper than Beijing.
- Restaurants
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pay 28.9% more in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 29.4% less in Russia
- Transportation
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pay 20.1% less in Russia
- Housing
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pay 31.2% less in Russia
- Childcare
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pay 76.5% less in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 35.0% less in Russia
- Clothing
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pay 14.4% less in Russia
Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, transportation, and clothing are lower in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Beijing, you would:
pay 28.9% more for restaurants
|
Beijing
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.17
CN¥30.16
|
$6.51
RUB537.06
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.57
CN¥40.22
|
$4.14
RUB341.81
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
CN¥3.58
|
$0.80
RUB65.82
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
CN¥2.23
|
$0.38
RUB31.71
|
|
pay 29.4% less for groceries
|
Beijing
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.43
CN¥10.36
|
$0.47
RUB38.66
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.31
CN¥52.80
|
$3.72
RUB306.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.17
CN¥51.81
|
$3.07
RUB253.47
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.74
CN¥12.56
|
$1.21
RUB99.91
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.53
CN¥11.06
|
$1.66
RUB136.63
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.92
CN¥6.63
|
$0.54
RUB44.69
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CN¥5.14
|
$0.55
RUB45.48
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.89
CN¥6.41
|
$0.71
RUB58.88
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.58
CN¥4.21
|
$0.89
RUB73.11
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
CN¥2.66
|
$0.22
RUB17.85
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
CN¥3.40
|
$0.21
RUB17.19
|
|
pay 20.1% less for transportation
|
Beijing
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.36
CN¥31.50
|
$2.12
RUB174.78
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$33.40
CN¥241.29
|
$17.67
RUB1,457.48
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,872.18
CN¥150,808.80
|
$26,642.44
RUB2,198,003.02
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.59
CN¥33.18
|
$4.15
RUB342.39
|
|
pay 31.2% less for housing
|
Beijing
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$13.28
CN¥95.98
|
$5.97
RUB492.89
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$929.88
CN¥6,718.69
|
$304.49
RUB25,120.73
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$492.44
CN¥3,558.07
|
$210.86
RUB17,395.60
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$42.04
CN¥303.75
|
$64.94
RUB5,357.43
|
|
pay 76.5% less for childcare
|
Beijing
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$763.49
CN¥5,516.51
|
$190.09
RUB15,682.65
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,913.01
CN¥165,554.55
|
$5,074.52
RUB418,648.28
|
|
pay 35.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Beijing
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥8.04
|
$1.42
RUB117.37
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.60
CN¥26.03
|
$1.67
RUB137.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.48
CN¥25.13
|
$2.10
RUB173.06
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$65.46
CN¥472.95
|
$28.15
RUB2,322.74
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.35
CN¥60.32
|
$3.97
RUB327.80
|
|
pay 14.4% less for clothing
|
Beijing
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.65
CN¥452.70
|
$51.85
RUB4,277.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.69
CN¥250.62
|
$33.92
RUB2,798.52
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.45
CN¥602.98
|
$76.53
RUB6,313.47
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.64
CN¥777.71
|
$75.61
RUB6,237.96
|
|
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