Cost of living in Beijing
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.17
CN¥30.46
|
$2.78
-
$6.96
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.57
CN¥40.61
|
$4.17
-
$6.96
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
CN¥3.62
|
$0.42
-
$0.83
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
CN¥2.26
|
$0.28
-
$0.42
|
Beijing - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.43
CN¥10.47
|
$0.83
-
$2.78
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.31
CN¥53.31
|
$3.48
-
$16.28
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.17
CN¥52.31
|
$4.74
-
$11.59
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.74
CN¥12.68
|
$0.97
-
$2.50
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.53
CN¥11.17
|
$0.95
-
$3.03
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.92
CN¥6.69
|
$0.50
-
$1.51
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CN¥5.19
|
$0.38
-
$1.26
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.89
CN¥6.47
|
$0.50
-
$1.39
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.58
CN¥4.25
|
$0.25
-
$0.76
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
CN¥2.69
|
$0.16
-
$0.50
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
CN¥3.44
|
$0.25
-
$0.95
|
Beijing - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.36
CN¥31.81
|
$4.15
-
$4.50
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$33.40
CN¥243.67
|
$20.87
-
$42.35
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,872.18
CN¥152,291.77
|
$18,061.39
-
$22,263.66
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.59
CN¥33.50
|
$4.37
-
$6.12
|
Beijing - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$13.28
CN¥96.92
|
$6.96
-
$20.87
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$929.88
CN¥6,784.76
|
$695.74
-
$1,391.48
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$492.44
CN¥3,593.06
|
$347.87
-
$718.48
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$42.04
CN¥306.74
|
$29.79
-
$63.84
|
Beijing - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$763.49
CN¥5,570.76
|
$417.44
-
$1,391.48
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,913.01
CN¥167,182.52
|
$13,914.79
-
$38,265.66
|
Beijing - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥8.12
|
$0.70
-
$2.78
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.60
CN¥26.29
|
$2.09
-
$5.57
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.48
CN¥25.38
|
$2.78
-
$5.57
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$65.46
CN¥477.60
|
$20.87
-
$139.15
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.35
CN¥60.92
|
$6.26
-
$12.52
|
Beijing - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.65
CN¥457.15
|
$20.87
-
$139.01
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.69
CN¥253.09
|
$18.09
-
$55.52
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.45
CN¥608.91
|
$55.66
-
$111.32
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.64
CN¥785.36
|
$41.74
-
$166.98
|
Beijing - Cost of clothing
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