Cost of living comparison

Moroni, Comoros

compared to

Beijing, China

Beijing vs. Moroni Cost of Living Summary

Beijing is 13.1% more expensive than Moroni.

Restaurants: pay 2.0% less in Beijing
Groceries: pay 22.6% more in Beijing
Transportation: pay 20.4% less in Beijing
Housing: pay 30.4% less in Beijing
Childcare: pay 85.2% more in Beijing
Entertainment and Sports: pay 42.0% more in Beijing
Clothing: pay 5.0% less in Beijing

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Beijing are more expensive than in Moroni. Expenses including housing, transportation, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Beijing. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Beijing.

Beijing vs. Moroni Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Beijing instead of Moroni, you would:

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pay 2.0% less for restaurants

	Moroni	Beijing
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$1.61 KMF677	$4.17 CN¥29.92	+159.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.62 KMF3,209	$5.57 CN¥39.90	-27.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.55 KMF652	$0.50 CN¥3.56	-68.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.13 KMF474	$0.31 CN¥2.22	-72.5%
Average			-2.0%

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pay 22.6% more for groceries

	Moroni	Beijing
Bread 1 loaf	$0.61 KMF257	$1.43 CN¥10.28	+135.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.14 KMF2,164	$7.31 CN¥52.38	+42.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$15.61 KMF6,572	$7.17 CN¥51.40	-54.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.80 KMF2,022	$1.74 CN¥12.46	-63.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.65 KMF1,116	$1.53 CN¥10.97	-42.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.43 KMF1,024	$0.92 CN¥6.58	-62.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.21 KMF90	$0.71 CN¥5.10	+232.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.24 KMF102	$0.89 CN¥6.36	+264.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.79 KMF753	$0.58 CN¥4.18	-67.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.46 KMF617	$0.37 CN¥2.64	-74.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.22 KMF513	$0.47 CN¥3.38	-61.3%
Average			+22.6%

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pay 20.4% less for transportation

	Moroni	Beijing
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$10.91 KMF4,596	$4.36 CN¥31.26	-60.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$30.95 KMF13,033	$33.40 CN¥239.40	+7.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,241.41 KMF7,682,367	$20,872.18 CN¥149,623.26	+14.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$8.20 KMF3,452	$4.59 CN¥32.92	-44.0%
Average			-20.4%

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pay 30.4% less for housing

	Moroni	Beijing
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$155.86 KMF65,642	$13.28 CN¥95.22	-91.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$696.65 KMF293,392	$929.88 CN¥6,665.88	+33.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$578.75 KMF243,741	$492.44 CN¥3,530.10	-14.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$81.96 KMF34,517	$42.04 CN¥301.37	-48.7%
Average			-30.4%

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pay 85.2% more for childcare

	Moroni	Beijing
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$381.55 KMF160,689	$763.49 CN¥5,473.15	+100.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$13,464.56 KMF5,670,598	$22,913.01 CN¥164,253.09	+70.2%
Average			+85.2%

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pay 42.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Moroni	Beijing
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.57 KMF661	$1.11 CN¥7.98	-29.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.98 KMF1,257	$3.60 CN¥25.83	+20.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$1.88 KMF790	$3.48 CN¥24.94	+85.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$32.92 KMF13,865	$65.46 CN¥469.23	+98.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.23 KMF2,622	$8.35 CN¥59.85	+34.1%
Average			+42.0%

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pay 5.0% less for clothing

	Moroni	Beijing
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$57.88 KMF24,374	$62.65 CN¥449.14	+8.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$57.88 KMF24,374	$34.69 CN¥248.65	-40.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$105.03 KMF44,235	$83.45 CN¥598.24	-20.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$81.45 KMF34,304	$107.64 CN¥771.60	+32.1%
Average			-5.0%

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