Cost of living comparison
Beijing is 34.5% more expensive than New Glasgow Nova Scotia.
- Restaurants
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pay 63.1% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 39.8% less in Beijing
- Transportation
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pay 26.2% less in Beijing
- Housing
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pay 52.2% less in Beijing
- Childcare
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pay 5.3 times more in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 23.2% less in Beijing
- Clothing
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pay 14.4% more in Beijing
The cost of childcare and clothing in Beijing are more expensive than in New Glasgow Nova Scotia. Expenses including restaurants, housing, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in Beijing. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Beijing.
If you lived in Beijing instead of New Glasgow Nova Scotia, you would:
pay 63.1% less for restaurants
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.81
CA$22.74
|
$4.17
CN¥30.22
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.90
CA$11.37
|
$5.57
CN¥40.29
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.79
CA$2.58
|
$0.50
CN¥3.59
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.33
CA$1.92
|
$0.31
CN¥2.24
|
|
pay 39.8% less for groceries
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.53
CA$3.64
|
$1.43
CN¥10.38
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.89
CA$9.92
|
$7.31
CN¥52.89
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.70
CA$9.63
|
$7.17
CN¥51.90
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.55
CA$5.11
|
$1.74
CN¥12.58
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.34
CA$7.69
|
$1.53
CN¥11.08
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.83
CA$2.63
|
$0.92
CN¥6.64
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
CA$1.01
|
$0.71
CN¥5.15
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.50
CA$2.16
|
$0.89
CN¥6.42
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.23
CA$3.20
|
$0.58
CN¥4.22
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.81
CA$1.16
|
$0.37
CN¥2.67
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.43
CA$2.06
|
$0.47
CN¥3.41
|
|
pay 26.2% less for transportation
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
CA$6.07
|
$4.36
CN¥31.56
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$33.40
CN¥241.74
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,128.57
|
$20,872.18
CN¥151,087.44
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.19
CA$20.42
|
$4.59
CN¥33.24
|
|
pay 52.2% less for housing
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.26
CA$98.22
|
$13.28
CN¥96.16
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,077.73
CA$1,550.79
|
$929.88
CN¥6,731.11
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$898.10
CA$1,292.33
|
$492.44
CN¥3,564.64
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$138.46
CA$199.23
|
$42.04
CN¥304.32
|
|
pay 5.3 times more for childcare
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$143.70
CA$206.77
|
$763.49
CN¥5,526.70
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$22,913.01
CN¥165,860.43
|
|
pay 23.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.27
|
$1.11
CN¥8.06
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.95
CA$5.69
|
$3.60
CN¥26.08
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.09
CA$21.71
|
$3.48
CN¥25.18
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$37.36
CA$53.76
|
$65.46
CN¥473.82
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.14
CA$16.02
|
$8.35
CN¥60.43
|
|
pay 14.4% more for clothing
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$38.32
CA$55.14
|
$62.65
CN¥453.54
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.39
CA$61.00
|
$34.69
CN¥251.09
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.20
CA$108.21
|
$83.45
CN¥604.09
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$106.34
CA$153.01
|
$107.64
CN¥779.15
|
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