Cost of living comparison

Slovenia

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China

Beijing vs. Nova Gorica Cost of Living Summary

Beijing is 11.8% cheaper than Nova Gorica.

Restaurants: pay 59.3% less in Beijing
Groceries: pay 14.5% less in Beijing
Transportation: pay 16.5% less in Beijing
Housing: pay 1.5% less in Beijing
Childcare: pay 68.3% more in Beijing
Entertainment and Sports: pay 11.8% less in Beijing
Clothing: pay 18.6% more in Beijing

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

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Beijing vs. Nova Gorica Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Beijing instead of Nova Gorica, you would:

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pay 59.3% less for restaurants

	Nova Gorica	Beijing
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.64 €9.47	$4.47 CN¥29.94	-57.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.40 €7.47	$5.22 CN¥34.93	-37.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.61 €2.33	$0.52 CN¥3.49	-80.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.68 €1.49	$0.27 CN¥1.82	-83.8%
Average			-59.3%

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pay 14.5% less for groceries

	Nova Gorica	Beijing
Bread 1 loaf	$1.68 €1.49	$1.73 CN¥11.56	+2.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.40 €7.47	$7.22 CN¥48.28	-14.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.88 €4.34	$6.41 CN¥42.88	+31.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.69 €2.39	$2.02 CN¥13.53	-24.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.54 €2.26	$1.47 CN¥9.81	-42.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.91 €0.81	$0.93 CN¥6.25	+2.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.86 €0.76	$0.79 CN¥5.28	-8.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.02 €0.90	$0.93 CN¥6.21	-8.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.02 €0.90	$0.71 CN¥4.75	-30.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.25 €0.23	$0.32 CN¥2.15	+26.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.85 €0.75	$0.40 CN¥2.66	-53.1%
Average			-14.5%

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pay 16.5% less for transportation

	Nova Gorica	Beijing
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.45 €5.74	$4.96 CN¥33.20	-23.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$20.72 €18.44	$34.30 CN¥229.53	+65.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$28,636.12 €25,487.18	$19,374.76 CN¥130K	-32.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$12.43 €11.06	$4.68 CN¥31.34	-62.3%
Average			-16.5%

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pay 1.5% less for housing

	Nova Gorica	Beijing
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$11.20 €9.97	$14.27 CN¥95.47	+27.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$709.17 €631.18	$936.67 CN¥6,267.07	+32.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$503.88 €448.47	$530.98 CN¥3,552.67	+5.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$128.44 €114.32	$44.49 CN¥297.65	-65.4%
Average			-1.5%

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pay 68.3% more for childcare

	Nova Gorica	Beijing
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$499.96 €444.98	$653.29 CN¥4,371.01	+30.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$11,197.36 €9,966.05	$24,281.96 CN¥162K	+116.9%
Average			+68.3%

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pay 11.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Nova Gorica	Beijing
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.80 €2.49	$1.19 CN¥7.98	-57.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.83 €1.63	$3.60 CN¥24.09	+96.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.82 €5.18	$4.33 CN¥28.94	-25.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$50.39 €44.85	$41.45 CN¥277.32	-17.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.84 €6.98	$7.46 CN¥49.90	-4.9%
Average			-11.8%

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pay 18.6% more for clothing

	Nova Gorica	Beijing
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.99 €49.83	$70.55 CN¥472.03	+26.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$22.39 €19.93	$40.41 CN¥270.36	+80.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$111.97 €99.66	$86.99 CN¥582.00	-22.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$111.97 €99.66	$125.40 CN¥839.02	+12.0%
Average			+18.6%

Nova Gorica vs. Beijing - Cost of clothing

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