Cost of living comparison

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Beijing vs. Sanski Most Cost of Living Summary

Beijing is 2.1 times more expensive than Sanski Most.

Restaurants: pay 48.1% less in Beijing
Groceries: pay 14.5% more in Beijing
Transportation: pay 37.8% less in Beijing
Housing: pay 2.8 times more in Beijing
Childcare: pay 6.9 times more in Beijing
Entertainment and Sports: pay 65.0% more in Beijing
Clothing: pay 17.4% more in Beijing

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

Beijing vs. Sanski Most Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Beijing instead of Sanski Most, you would:

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pay 48.1% less for restaurants

	Sanski Most	Beijing
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.70 BAM9.58	$4.21 CN¥29.74	-26.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.00 BAM10.08	$4.91 CN¥34.69	-18.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.80 BAM3.02	$0.48 CN¥3.39	-73.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.20 BAM2.02	$0.31 CN¥2.17	-74.4%
Average			-48.1%

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pay 14.5% more for groceries

	Sanski Most	Beijing
Bread 1 loaf	$1.20 BAM2.02	$1.71 CN¥12.07	+42.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.00 BAM6.72	$7.47 CN¥52.80	+86.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.72 BAM7.92	$6.64 CN¥46.96	+40.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.28 BAM3.83	$1.78 CN¥12.56	-22.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.39 BAM5.70	$1.53 CN¥10.83	-54.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.58 BAM0.97	$0.98 CN¥6.95	+69.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.82 BAM1.37	$0.77 CN¥5.44	-5.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.68 BAM1.14	$0.80 CN¥5.66	+17.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.54 BAM0.91	$0.60 CN¥4.26	+10.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.32 BAM0.53	$0.35 CN¥2.46	+9.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.64 BAM1.07	$0.41 CN¥2.92	-35.1%
Average			+14.5%

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pay 37.8% less for transportation

	Sanski Most	Beijing
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.67 BAM9.52	$4.21 CN¥29.77	-25.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$39.02 BAM65.53	$31.54 CN¥223.02	-19.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$37,522.53 BAM63,011.69	$18,225.66 CN¥128,857.25	-51.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$10.21 BAM17.14	$4.63 CN¥32.71	-54.7%
Average			-37.8%

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pay 2.8 times more for housing

	Sanski Most	Beijing
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$21.01 BAM35.29	$12.93 CN¥91.43	-38.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$160.10 BAM268.85	$935.23 CN¥6,612.19	+484.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$110.07 BAM184.83	$504.41 CN¥3,566.20	+358.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$124.31 BAM208.75	$39.27 CN¥277.61	-68.4%
Average			+183.9%

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pay 6.9 times more for childcare

	Sanski Most	Beijing
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$105.06 BAM176.43	$710.76 CN¥5,025.17	+576.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$3,338.00 BAM5,605.52	$23,242.73 CN¥164,328.40	+596.3%
Average			+586.4%

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pay 65.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Sanski Most	Beijing
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.80 BAM3.02	$1.12 CN¥7.93	-37.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.30 BAM2.18	$2.90 CN¥20.52	+123.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.60 BAM6.05	$4.21 CN¥29.74	+16.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$21.01 BAM35.29	$57.84 CN¥408.91	+175.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.70 BAM9.58	$8.41 CN¥59.47	+47.5%
Average			+65.0%

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pay 17.4% more for clothing

	Sanski Most	Beijing
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$57.03 BAM95.78	$62.30 CN¥440.46	+9.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$22.51 BAM37.81	$36.37 CN¥257.16	+61.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$100.06 BAM168.03	$81.74 CN¥577.91	-18.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$90.05 BAM151.23	$105.53 CN¥746.11	+17.2%
Average			+17.4%

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