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Beijing Prices
Last updated: May 2008
I've compiled a list of prices -for everyday items so you can get an idea of the cost of living in Beijing. If you keep away from Western grocery stores you
can live for pretty cheap, especially compared to the world's other major capitals.
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Leo Hostel - Bed in 12 Bed Dorm |
¥45.00 |
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Leo Hostel - Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite |
¥70.00 |
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Leo Hostel - Twin Room |
¥200.00 |
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Rend Lantern House - Single Room |
¥140.00 |
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Transportation |
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Subway - One Way Trip to Anywhere |
¥2.00 |
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Bus Fare |
¥1 |
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Taxi Ride - 20 Minute Journey |
¥35.00 |
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Airport Shuttle |
¥ |
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Electric Bike |
¥1500.00 |
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Attractions |
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Temple |
¥ |
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Forbidden City |
¥ |
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Summer Palace |
¥ |
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Entertainment |
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Pirated DVD |
¥5.00 |
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Cinema Ticket |
¥ |
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Groceries |
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Lettuce |
¥1.06 |
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Banana |
¥2.29 |
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Tomato |
¥1.80 |
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Milk - 1L |
¥16.40 |
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Tin of Baked Beans |
¥11.90 |
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Tin of Tuna |
¥16.50 |
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Chocolate Ice Cream - 500ml |
¥11.90 |
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Half Loaf of Bread |
¥4.80 |
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Carton of Grape Juice |
¥9.60 |
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Watermelon - 500g |
¥1.78 |
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Bananas - 500g |
¥9.90 |
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Pineapple - 500g |
¥5.00 |
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Orange Juice - 1L |
¥18.50 |
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Cucumber - 500g |
¥2.60 |
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Eggplant - 500g |
¥2.80 |
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Cauliflower - 500g |
¥4.10 |
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Garlic x 5 |
¥3.70 |
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Large Eggs x 12 |
¥14.50 |
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Butter - 200g |
¥22.20 |
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Broccoli - 1kg |
¥6.98 |
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Spinach - 500g |
¥2.65 |
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Onions - 500g |
¥3.20 |
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Potatoes - 500g |
¥3.50 |
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Tomatoes - 500g |
¥4.30 |
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Green Peppers - 500g |
¥2.80 |
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Western Groceries |
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Cheddar Cheese - 500g |
¥45.60 |
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Tasty/Edam/Mild Cheese - 250g |
¥38.00 |
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Feta - 200g |
¥74.00 |
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Kraft Mayonaise - 532ml |
¥35.60 |
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Frenchs Mustard - 226g |
¥16.80 |
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Tortillas - 6 |
¥20.60 |
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Sour Cream - 420g |
¥31.50 |
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Old El Paso Salsa - 680g |
¥39.80 |
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Spaghetti - 500g |
¥11.90 |
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Ragu Spaghetti Sauce - 737g |
¥28.60 |
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Hagendaas Ice Cream - 500ml |
¥75.00 |
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Sweet Chili Sauce - 200ml |
¥18.90 |
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Thai Curry Paste - 100ml |
¥13.50 |
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Health & Beauty |
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Listerine Mouth Wash 250ml |
¥ |
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Colgate Toothbrush |
¥ |
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Colgate Toothpaste 100ml |
¥ |
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Gilliette Mach 3 Razor |
¥ |
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Gillette Venus Razer |
¥ |
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Shaving Foam |
¥ |
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Bar of Soap |
¥ |
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Clean and Clear Face Wash - 100ml |
¥ |
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Shower Gel - 100ml |
¥ |
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Herbal Essence Shampoo - 250ml |
¥ |
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Herbal Essence Conditioner - 250ml |
¥ |
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Nivea Sunscreen - 200ml |
¥ |
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Nice N Easy Hair Dye |
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Snacks |
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Water - 550ml |
¥2.00 |
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Water - 1.5L |
¥4.30 |
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Coke - Can |
¥1.80 |
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Coke - 2L |
¥5.40 |
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Ice Cream Bar |
¥4.00 |
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Nestea - 480ml |
¥2.20 |
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Lays Chips - Medium Bag |
¥3.20 |
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Snickers Bar |
¥4.60 |
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Booze |
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Big Bottle of Tsingtao Beer |
¥4.60 |
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Big Bottle of Yuan... |
¥2.60 |
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Small Bottle of Corona |
¥8.80 |
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Small Bottle of Budweiser |
¥6.90 |
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Can of Budweiser |
¥6.50 |
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Bottle of Red Square |
¥11.00 |
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Gordons Dry Gin - 70cl |
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Jack Daniels Whiskey - 70cl |
¥128.00 |
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Smirnoff Red Label Vodka - 70cl |
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Jim Beam Bourbon - 70cl |
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Cheap Ass Bottle of Wine - 75cl |
¥18.00 |
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Margaret River Cabernet Sauvingon |
¥338.00 |
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Scary Chinese Liquor - 70cl |
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Bar Prices |
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Pint of Draft Beer |
¥20.00 |
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Bottle of Chinese Beer |
¥15.00 |
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Bottle of Import Beer |
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Bacardi Breezer - 275ml |
¥3.50 |
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Smirnoff Ice - 275ml |
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Gin and Tonic |
¥35.00 |
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Jack Daniels and Coke |
¥45.00 |
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Bottle of House Wine |
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Glass of House Wine |
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Cocktails |
¥40.00 |
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Game of Pool |
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Packet of Crisps |
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Cigarettes |
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¥10.00 |
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Fast Food |
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MacDonalds Bic Mac Meal |
¥17.00 |
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MacDonalds Double Cheeseburger Meal |
¥14.50 |
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KFC Family Meal |
¥65.00 |
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Pepperoni Pizza - Large |
¥48.00 |
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Monthly Gym Membership |
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Ballys Total Fitness |
¥500.00 |
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(all conversions based on the Chinese Yuan)
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THINGS TO NOTE:
- Accommodation - Hostel prices will vary but for a major world city, are still very affordable.
- Transportation - Transport is super cheap but taking lots of cabs will add up fast.
- Attractions -
- Groceries, Health & Beauty - I get most groceries at a local store called Century Mart. For Western stuff I go to Jenny Lou's and sometimes Carrefour which are both much more expensive but have the goodies I like.
- Meat & Veggies - For things that are sold by weight I've tried to give the per kilogram price to make things easy to compare.
- Snacks - These prices are from the shop on the bottom floor of my apartment but any small local shop will be similarely priced.
- Booze - Chinese beer is stupidly cheap when you buy it from a local store. Anything imported will be relatively expensive including spirits, beer and wine.
- Gym Memberships - There are cheaper options tha Bally Total Fitness out there. Always ask for a discount even if you just want a month.
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