Cost of living comparison

China

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Macedonia

Kumanovo vs. Beijing Cost of Living Summary

Kumanovo is 29.2% cheaper than Beijing.

Restaurants: pay 58.9% more in Kumanovo
Groceries: pay 16.4% less in Kumanovo
Transportation: pay 36.3% more in Kumanovo
Housing: pay 55.7% less in Kumanovo
Childcare: pay 64.3% less in Kumanovo
Entertainment and Sports: pay 29.2% less in Kumanovo
Clothing: pay 42.7% less in Kumanovo

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

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Kumanovo vs. Beijing Cost Breakdown

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pay 58.9% more for restaurants

	Beijing	Kumanovo
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.47 CN¥29.94	$6.36 MKD348.82	+42.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.22 CN¥34.93	$6.45 MKD353.80	+23.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.52 CN¥3.49	$1.36 MKD74.75	+161.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 CN¥1.82	$1.05 MKD57.31	+283.7%
Average			+58.9%

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pay 16.4% less for groceries

	Beijing	Kumanovo
Bread 1 loaf	$1.73 CN¥11.56	$0.70 MKD38.39	-59.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.22 CN¥48.28	$3.98 MKD218.01	-44.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.41 CN¥42.88	$4.70 MKD257.80	-26.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.02 CN¥13.53	$2.40 MKD131.56	+18.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.47 CN¥9.81	$3.35 MKD183.84	+128.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.93 CN¥6.25	$0.43 MKD23.84	-53.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.79 CN¥5.28	$0.64 MKD35.19	-18.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.93 CN¥6.21	$0.61 MKD33.45	-34.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.71 CN¥4.75	$0.80 MKD43.91	+12.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.32 CN¥2.15	$0.39 MKD21.34	+21.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.40 CN¥2.66	$0.37 MKD20.09	-7.7%
Average			-16.4%

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pay 36.3% more for transportation

	Beijing	Kumanovo
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.96 CN¥33.20	$5.39 MKD295.84	+8.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$34.30 CN¥229.53	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,374.76 CN¥130K	$35,440.15 MKD2M	+82.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.68 CN¥31.34	$5.82 MKD318.92	+24.2%
Average			+36.3%

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pay 55.7% less for housing

	Beijing	Kumanovo
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$14.27 CN¥95.47	$19.00 MKD1,041.93	+33.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$936.67 CN¥6,267.07	$238.70 MKD13,089.40	-74.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$530.98 CN¥3,552.67	$195.80 MKD10,737.29	-63.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$44.49 CN¥297.65	$97.71 MKD5,358.00	+119.6%
Average			-55.7%

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pay 64.3% less for childcare

	Beijing	Kumanovo
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$653.29 CN¥4,371.01	$355.23 MKD19,479.61	-45.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$24,281.96 CN¥162K	$5,681.06 MKD312K	-76.6%
Average			-64.3%

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pay 29.2% less for entertainment and sports

	Beijing	Kumanovo
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.19 CN¥7.98	$1.54 MKD84.71	+29.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.60 CN¥24.09	$1.43 MKD78.48	-60.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.33 CN¥28.94	$3.04 MKD166.94	-29.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$41.45 CN¥277.32	$27.87 MKD1,528.17	-32.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.46 CN¥49.90	$5.45 MKD298.99	-26.9%
Average			-29.2%

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pay 42.7% less for clothing

	Beijing	Kumanovo
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$70.55 CN¥472.03	$42.41 MKD2,325.47	-39.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$40.41 CN¥270.36	$19.99 MKD1,096.29	-50.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$86.99 CN¥582.00	$81.78 MKD4,484.84	-6.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$125.40 CN¥839.02	$48.47 MKD2,657.68	-61.4%
Average			-42.7%

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