Cost of living comparison
West Palm Beach is 2.4 times more expensive than Beijing.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.8 times more in West Palm Beach
- Groceries
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pay 2.8 times more in West Palm Beach
- Transportation
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pay 35.1% more in West Palm Beach
- Housing
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pay 3.5 times more in West Palm Beach
- Childcare
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pay 42.3% more in West Palm Beach
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.2 times more in West Palm Beach
- Clothing
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pay 3.5% less in West Palm Beach
The cost of restaurants, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, childcare, and transportation in West Palm Beach are more expensive than in Beijing. Notably, restaurants, housing, and groceries are significantly more expensive in West Palm Beach.
If you lived in West Palm Beach instead of Beijing, you would:
pay 4.8 times more for restaurants
|
Beijing
|
West Palm Beach
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.17
CN¥30.32
|
$18.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.57
CN¥40.43
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
CN¥3.60
|
$3.02
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
CN¥2.25
|
$2.19
|
|
pay 2.8 times more for groceries
|
Beijing
|
West Palm Beach
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.43
CN¥10.42
|
$2.92
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.31
CN¥53.08
|
$11.12
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.17
CN¥52.08
|
$4.22
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.74
CN¥12.63
|
$4.78
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.53
CN¥11.12
|
$5.52
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.92
CN¥6.66
|
$2.03
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CN¥5.17
|
$0.71
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.89
CN¥6.44
|
$2.90
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.58
CN¥4.23
|
$2.42
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
CN¥2.68
|
$1.73
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
CN¥3.42
|
$2.09
|
|
pay 35.1% more for transportation
|
Beijing
|
West Palm Beach
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.36
CN¥31.67
|
$3.42
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$33.40
CN¥242.57
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,872.18
CN¥151,607.16
|
$40,025.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.59
CN¥33.35
|
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pay 3.5 times more for housing
|
Beijing
|
West Palm Beach
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$13.28
CN¥96.49
|
$60.14
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$929.88
CN¥6,754.26
|
$2,500.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$492.44
CN¥3,576.90
|
$1,800.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$42.04
CN¥305.36
|
$127.71
|
|
pay 42.3% more for childcare
|
Beijing
|
West Palm Beach
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$763.49
CN¥5,545.72
|
$840.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,913.01
CN¥166,430.97
|
$40,000.00
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Beijing
|
West Palm Beach
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥8.09
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.60
CN¥26.17
|
$5.21
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.48
CN¥25.27
|
$5.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$65.46
CN¥475.45
|
$50.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.35
CN¥60.64
|
$15.00
|
|
pay 3.5% less for clothing
|
Beijing
|
West Palm Beach
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.65
CN¥455.10
|
$50.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.69
CN¥251.95
|
$37.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.45
CN¥606.17
|
$87.67
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.64
CN¥781.83
|
$100.00
|
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