Cost of living in Xuzhou is 46% lower than in Beirut (without rent).
Rent in Xuzhou is 64% cheaper than in Beirut.
Cost of living including rent in Xuzhou is 55% lower than in Beirut.
Food in Xuzhou is 41% cheaper than in Beirut.
Transport in Xuzhou is 62% cheaper than in Beirut.
| Xuzhou | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Xuzhou | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.19 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.3 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.86 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.29 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 1.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.19 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.81 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.87 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12 $ | 80.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.36 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.3 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.99 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.31 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.07 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.85 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.6 $ | 141 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.3 $ | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.44 $ | 30.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 157 $ | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 274 $ | 720 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 187 $ | 646 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 405 $ | 1,699 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,062 $ | 3,352 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,615 $ | 1,315 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 855 $ | 453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.9 % | 11.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7 $ | 7 $ |
| Haircut | 3.44 $ | 7.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.6 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.8 $ | 83.8 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 287 $ | 284 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,314 $ | 4,334 $ |