Cost of living comparison
compared to
Beijing vs. Vila Nova de Famalicao Cost of Living Summary
Beijing is 0.9% cheaper than Vila Nova de Famalicao.
- Restaurants
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pay 65.3% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 11.7% less in Beijing
- Transportation
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pay 43.2% less in Beijing
- Housing
-
pay 27.3% less in Beijing
- Childcare
-
pay 2.1 times more in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 11.3% more in Beijing
- Clothing
-
pay 17.1% more in Beijing
The cost of childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports in Beijing are more expensive than in Vila Nova de Famalicao. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, housing, and groceries are lower in Beijing. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Beijing.
Beijing vs. Vila Nova de Famalicao Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Beijing instead of Vila Nova de Famalicao, you would:
pay 65.3% less for restaurants
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.68
€9.88
|
$4.21
CN¥28.85
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.34
€7.91
|
$4.91
CN¥33.65
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
€1.66
|
$0.48
CN¥3.29
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
€1.01
|
$0.31
CN¥2.11
|
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao vs. Beijing - Cost of restaurants
pay 11.7% less for groceries
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.61
€1.36
|
$1.71
CN¥11.70
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.20
€4.40
|
$7.47
CN¥51.22
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.01
€3.39
|
$6.64
CN¥45.55
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.99
€2.53
|
$1.78
CN¥12.18
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.47
€2.94
|
$1.53
CN¥10.50
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.06
€0.89
|
$0.98
CN¥6.74
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
€0.56
|
$0.77
CN¥5.28
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.83
€0.70
|
$0.80
CN¥5.49
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.28
€1.09
|
$0.60
CN¥4.13
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.69
€0.58
|
$0.35
CN¥2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.85
€0.72
|
$0.41
CN¥2.83
|
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao vs. Beijing - Cost of groceries
pay 43.2% less for transportation
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.46
€6.32
|
$4.21
CN¥28.88
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$35.04
€29.65
|
$31.54
CN¥216.34
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,205.86
€30,636.20
|
$18,225.66
CN¥125K
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.28
€12.93
|
$4.63
CN¥31.73
|
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao vs. Beijing - Cost of transportation
pay 27.3% less for housing
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$37.96
€32.12
|
$12.93
CN¥88.69
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$700.76
€592.96
|
$935.23
CN¥6,414.02
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$583.97
€494.13
|
$504.41
CN¥3,459.32
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$107.05
€90.58
|
$39.27
CN¥269.29
|
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao vs. Beijing - Cost of housing
pay 2.1 times more for childcare
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$350.38
€296.48
|
$710.76
CN¥4,874.56
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,407.43
€8,806.43
|
$23,242.73
CN¥159K
|
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao vs. Beijing - Cost of childcare
pay 11.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.34
€1.98
|
$1.12
CN¥7.69
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.91
€1.62
|
$2.90
CN¥19.90
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.77
€5.73
|
$4.21
CN¥28.85
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.20
€24.71
|
$57.84
CN¥396.65
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.73
€7.39
|
$8.41
CN¥57.69
|
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao vs. Beijing - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 17.1% more for clothing
|
Vila Nova de Famalicao
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$81.76
€69.18
|
$62.30
CN¥427.26
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.04
€29.65
|
$36.37
CN¥249.45
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$93.43
€79.06
|
$81.74
CN¥560.59
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$52.56
€44.47
|
$105.53
CN¥723.75
|
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Vila Nova de Famalicao vs. Beijing - Cost of clothing
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