Cost of living comparison
Beijing is 30.3% cheaper than New Orleans.
- Restaurants
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pay 76.6% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 44.8% less in Beijing
- Transportation
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pay 24.5% less in Beijing
- Housing
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pay 64.7% less in Beijing
- Childcare
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pay 36.4% more in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 42.1% less in Beijing
- Clothing
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pay 4.0% more in Beijing
The cost of childcare and clothing in Beijing are more expensive than in New Orleans. Expenses including restaurants, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Beijing.
If you lived in Beijing instead of New Orleans, you would:
pay 76.6% less for restaurants
|
New Orleans
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.00
|
$4.17
CN¥29.97
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$5.57
CN¥39.96
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.99
|
$0.50
CN¥3.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.22
|
$0.31
CN¥2.22
|
|
pay 44.8% less for groceries
|
New Orleans
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.84
|
$1.43
CN¥10.30
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.06
|
$7.31
CN¥52.46
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.78
|
$7.17
CN¥51.48
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.46
|
$1.74
CN¥12.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.10
|
$1.53
CN¥10.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$0.92
CN¥6.59
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.77
|
$0.71
CN¥5.11
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.17
|
$0.89
CN¥6.37
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.19
|
$0.58
CN¥4.18
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.37
CN¥2.65
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.39
|
$0.47
CN¥3.38
|
|
pay 24.5% less for transportation
|
New Orleans
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.07
|
$4.36
CN¥31.31
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$45.00
|
$33.40
CN¥239.78
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,884.90
|
$20,872.18
CN¥149,860.16
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.68
|
$4.59
CN¥32.97
|
|
pay 64.7% less for housing
|
New Orleans
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$70.24
|
$13.28
CN¥95.37
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,788.46
|
$929.88
CN¥6,676.43
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,119.08
|
$492.44
CN¥3,535.69
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$159.89
|
$42.04
CN¥301.84
|
|
pay 36.4% more for childcare
|
New Orleans
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,563.89
|
$763.49
CN¥5,481.81
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,230.00
|
$22,913.01
CN¥164,513.15
|
|
pay 42.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Orleans
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.60
|
$1.11
CN¥7.99
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.12
|
$3.60
CN¥25.87
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.49
|
$3.48
CN¥24.98
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$64.00
|
$65.46
CN¥469.97
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.00
|
$8.35
CN¥59.94
|
|
pay 4.0% more for clothing
|
New Orleans
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.14
|
$62.65
CN¥449.85
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.67
|
$34.69
CN¥249.05
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$79.17
|
$83.45
CN¥599.19
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.50
|
$107.64
CN¥772.82
|
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