Cost of living comparison
Beijing is 23.9% cheaper than Kalgoorlie.
- Restaurants
-
pay 76.5% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 28.0% less in Beijing
- Transportation
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pay 12.1% more in Beijing
- Housing
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pay 34.2% less in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 29.4% less in Beijing
- Clothing
-
pay 12.5% more in Beijing
The cost of clothing and transportation in Beijing are more expensive than in Kalgoorlie. Expenses including restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Beijing.
If you lived in Beijing instead of Kalgoorlie, you would:
pay 76.5% less for restaurants
|
Kalgoorlie
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$23.07
A$37.52
|
$4.17
CN¥30.61
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.54
A$17.15
|
$5.57
CN¥40.81
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.62
A$5.90
|
$0.50
CN¥3.64
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$3.30
A$5.36
|
$0.31
CN¥2.27
|
|
pay 28.0% less for groceries
|
Kalgoorlie
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.30
A$5.36
|
$1.43
CN¥10.52
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.31
A$3.75
|
$7.31
CN¥53.58
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.98
A$16.23
|
$7.17
CN¥52.58
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.95
A$6.43
|
$1.74
CN¥12.75
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.89
A$6.32
|
$1.53
CN¥11.23
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.49
A$2.43
|
$0.92
CN¥6.73
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.20
A$1.95
|
$0.71
CN¥5.22
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.49
A$2.43
|
$0.89
CN¥6.50
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.79
A$2.92
|
$0.58
CN¥4.27
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.49
A$2.43
|
$0.37
CN¥2.70
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.20
A$1.95
|
$0.47
CN¥3.45
|
|
pay 12.1% more for transportation
|
Kalgoorlie
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.49
A$8.93
|
$4.36
CN¥31.97
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$23.07
A$37.52
|
$33.40
CN¥244.88
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$20,872.18
CN¥153,049.43
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$4.59
CN¥33.67
|
|
pay 34.2% less for housing
|
Kalgoorlie
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.90
A$107.21
|
$13.28
CN¥97.40
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$790.84
A$1,286.54
|
$929.88
CN¥6,818.52
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$461.32
A$750.48
|
$492.44
CN¥3,610.93
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$226.78
A$368.93
|
$42.04
CN¥308.27
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Kalgoorlie
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$763.49
CN¥5,598.47
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$22,913.01
CN¥168,014.26
|
pay 29.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
Kalgoorlie
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.93
A$9.65
|
$1.11
CN¥8.16
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.28
A$6.97
|
$3.60
CN¥26.42
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$26.36
A$42.88
|
$3.48
CN¥25.51
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.25
A$58.97
|
$65.46
CN¥479.97
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.83
A$24.12
|
$8.35
CN¥61.22
|
|
pay 12.5% more for clothing
|
Kalgoorlie
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.43
A$80.41
|
$62.65
CN¥459.43
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$32.95
A$53.61
|
$34.69
CN¥254.35
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$79.08
A$128.65
|
$83.45
CN¥611.94
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$107.64
CN¥789.27
|
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