Cost of living comparison
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Beijing vs. Abraq Khaitan Cost of Living Summary
Beijing is 72.3% more expensive than Abraq Khaitan.
- Restaurants
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pay 33.1% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 38.1% more in Beijing
- Transportation
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pay 26.7% more in Beijing
- Housing
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pay 18.4% less in Beijing
- Childcare
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pay 5.7 times more in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 23.2% less in Beijing
- Clothing
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pay 43.2% more in Beijing
The cost of childcare, clothing, groceries, and transportation in Beijing are more expensive than in Abraq Khaitan. Expenses including restaurants, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Beijing. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Beijing.
Beijing vs. Abraq Khaitan Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Beijing instead of Abraq Khaitan, you would:
pay 33.1% less for restaurants
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Abraq Khaitan
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Beijing
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.45
KWD3.510
|
$4.21
CN¥29.74
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.48
KWD2.910
|
$4.91
CN¥34.69
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.56
KWD0.170
|
$0.48
CN¥3.39
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.33
KWD0.100
|
$0.31
CN¥2.17
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pay 38.1% more for groceries
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Abraq Khaitan
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Beijing
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.65
KWD0.200
|
$1.71
CN¥12.07
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.45
KWD0.750
|
$7.47
CN¥52.80
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.71
KWD1.140
|
$6.64
CN¥46.96
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|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.95
KWD0.600
|
$1.78
CN¥12.56
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.97
KWD0.910
|
$1.53
CN¥10.83
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.04
KWD0.320
|
$0.98
CN¥6.95
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
KWD0.230
|
$0.77
CN¥5.44
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.59
KWD0.180
|
$0.80
CN¥5.66
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.59
KWD0.180
|
$0.60
CN¥4.26
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.59
KWD0.180
|
$0.35
CN¥2.46
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.30
KWD0.090
|
$0.41
CN¥2.92
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pay 26.7% more for transportation
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Abraq Khaitan
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Beijing
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.35
KWD0.410
|
$4.21
CN¥29.77
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$49.05
KWD15.030
|
$31.54
CN¥223.02
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$16,351.63
KWD5,010.300
|
$18,225.66
CN¥128,857.25
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.71
KWD7.260
|
$4.63
CN¥32.71
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pay 18.4% less for housing
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Abraq Khaitan
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Beijing
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$29.07
KWD8.910
|
$12.93
CN¥91.43
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$768.53
KWD235.480
|
$935.23
CN¥6,612.19
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$588.66
KWD180.370
|
$504.41
CN¥3,566.20
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$52.86
KWD16.200
|
$39.27
CN¥277.61
|
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pay 5.7 times more for childcare
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Abraq Khaitan
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Beijing
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$163.52
KWD50.100
|
$710.76
CN¥5,025.17
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,270.33
KWD1,002.060
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$23,242.73
CN¥164,328.40
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pay 23.2% less for entertainment and sports
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Abraq Khaitan
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Beijing
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.27
KWD1.000
|
$1.12
CN¥7.93
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.74
KWD1.760
|
$2.90
CN¥20.52
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.94
KWD0.900
|
$4.21
CN¥29.74
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$81.76
KWD25.050
|
$57.84
CN¥408.91
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.81
KWD3.010
|
$8.41
CN¥59.47
|
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pay 43.2% more for clothing
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Abraq Khaitan
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Beijing
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$39.65
KWD12.150
|
$62.30
CN¥440.46
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$32.70
KWD10.020
|
$36.37
CN¥257.16
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$81.76
KWD25.050
|
$81.74
CN¥577.91
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$65.41
KWD20.040
|
$105.53
CN¥746.11
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