Cost of living comparison
Beijing is 2.7 times more expensive than Tuxtla Gutierrez.
- Restaurants
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pay 34.0% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 19.3% more in Beijing
- Transportation
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pay 19.3% less in Beijing
- Housing
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pay 99.7% more in Beijing
- Childcare
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pay 11.0 times more in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 25.9% more in Beijing
- Clothing
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pay 2.2 times more in Beijing
The cost of childcare, clothing, housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Beijing are more expensive than in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Expenses including restaurants and transportation are lower in Beijing. Notably, childcare, clothing, and housing are significantly more expensive in Beijing.
If you lived in Beijing instead of Tuxtla Gutierrez, you would:
pay 34.0% less for restaurants
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Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.96
MX$102.41
|
$4.17
CN¥30.56
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.96
MX$122.90
|
$5.57
CN¥40.75
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.03
MX$21.25
|
$0.50
CN¥3.63
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.81
MX$16.64
|
$0.31
CN¥2.26
|
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pay 19.3% more for groceries
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.48
MX$51.21
|
$1.43
CN¥10.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.23
MX$66.57
|
$7.31
CN¥53.49
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.51
MX$93.04
|
$7.17
CN¥52.49
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.38
MX$49.16
|
$1.74
CN¥12.72
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.48
MX$51.10
|
$1.53
CN¥11.21
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.90
MX$18.58
|
$0.92
CN¥6.72
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.41
MX$8.48
|
$0.71
CN¥5.21
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.34
MX$6.97
|
$0.89
CN¥6.49
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.68
MX$13.94
|
$0.58
CN¥4.27
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
MX$13.01
|
$0.37
CN¥2.70
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.90
MX$18.58
|
$0.47
CN¥3.45
|
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pay 19.3% less for transportation
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.35
MX$89.77
|
$4.36
CN¥31.92
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$27.30
MX$563.28
|
$33.40
CN¥244.47
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$20,872.18
CN¥152,796.87
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.33
MX$481.35
|
$4.59
CN¥33.62
|
|
pay 99.7% more for housing
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.77
MX$511.05
|
$13.28
CN¥97.24
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$297.84
MX$6,144.86
|
$929.88
CN¥6,807.27
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$210.97
MX$4,352.61
|
$492.44
CN¥3,604.97
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$42.04
CN¥307.76
|
|
pay 11.0 times more for childcare
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$763.49
CN¥5,589.24
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,089.85
MX$43,116.45
|
$22,913.01
CN¥167,737.01
|
|
pay 25.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.99
MX$40.97
|
$1.11
CN¥8.15
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.61
MX$53.77
|
$3.60
CN¥26.38
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.72
MX$76.81
|
$3.48
CN¥25.47
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.92
MX$947.33
|
$65.46
CN¥479.18
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.19
MX$86.54
|
$8.35
CN¥61.12
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for clothing
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$62.65
CN¥458.67
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$34.69
CN¥253.93
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$49.64
MX$1,024.14
|
$83.45
CN¥610.93
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$39.71
MX$819.31
|
$107.64
CN¥787.96
|
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