Cost of living in Beijing is 49% higher than in Pune (without rent).
Rent in Beijing is 194% more expensive than in Pune.
Cost of living including rent in Beijing is 106% higher than in Pune.
Food in Beijing is 27% more expensive than in Pune.
Transport in Beijing is 69% more expensive than in Pune.
| Beijing | Pune | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Beijing | Pune | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.04 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.4 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.94 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.75 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.94 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.91 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.28 $ | 8.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.57 $ | 4.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.3 $ | 12 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.07 $ | 3.48 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.9 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.63 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.6 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.37 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.1 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.1 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.1 $ | 9.58 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 473 $ | 157 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,079 $ | 353 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 851 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,126 $ | 564 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 14,636 $ | 2,013 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 7,425 $ | 1,203 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,802 $ | 1,320 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.04 % | 9.26 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61.6 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.51 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Haircut | 9.52 $ | 2.88 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.6 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.8 $ | 30.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 782 $ | 97.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,714 $ | 1,727 $ |