Cost of living comparison
Beijing is 15.9% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie.
- Restaurants
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pay 65.8% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 21.4% less in Beijing
- Transportation
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pay 33.4% less in Beijing
- Housing
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pay 40.5% less in Beijing
- Childcare
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pay 3.0 times more in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 42.6% more in Beijing
- Clothing
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pay 26.1% more in Beijing
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Beijing are more expensive than in Sault Ste. Marie. Expenses including restaurants, housing, transportation, and groceries are lower in Beijing. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Beijing.
If you lived in Beijing instead of Sault Ste. Marie, you would:
pay 65.8% less for restaurants
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Sault Ste. Marie
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.37
CA$19.92
|
$4.17
CN¥30.44
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.76
CA$13.54
|
$5.57
CN¥40.59
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.91
CA$2.65
|
$0.50
CN¥3.62
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.26
CA$1.74
|
$0.31
CN¥2.25
|
|
pay 21.4% less for groceries
|
Sault Ste. Marie
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.11
CA$2.92
|
$1.43
CN¥10.46
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.86
CA$5.35
|
$7.31
CN¥53.28
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.66
CA$12.01
|
$7.17
CN¥52.28
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.69
CA$3.73
|
$1.74
CN¥12.67
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.44
CA$6.15
|
$1.53
CN¥11.16
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.51
CA$2.10
|
$0.92
CN¥6.69
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.43
CA$0.60
|
$0.71
CN¥5.19
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.31
CA$1.82
|
$0.89
CN¥6.47
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.57
CA$2.17
|
$0.58
CN¥4.25
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.24
CA$1.72
|
$0.37
CN¥2.69
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.73
CA$1.02
|
$0.47
CN¥3.43
|
|
pay 33.4% less for transportation
|
Sault Ste. Marie
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.19
CA$5.81
|
$4.36
CN¥31.79
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$71.85
CA$99.61
|
$33.40
CN¥243.53
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$33,844.46
|
$20,872.18
CN¥152,204.10
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.02
CA$20.82
|
$4.59
CN¥33.48
|
|
pay 40.5% less for housing
|
Sault Ste. Marie
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.68
CA$92.44
|
$13.28
CN¥96.87
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$838.23
CA$1,162.08
|
$929.88
CN¥6,780.86
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$907.09
CA$1,257.54
|
$492.44
CN¥3,590.99
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$79.67
CA$110.45
|
$42.04
CN¥306.57
|
|
pay 3.0 times more for childcare
|
Sault Ste. Marie
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$502.94
CA$697.25
|
$763.49
CN¥5,567.55
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,029.39
CA$6,972.49
|
$22,913.01
CN¥167,086.28
|
|
pay 42.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Sault Ste. Marie
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.31
CA$5.98
|
$1.11
CN¥8.12
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.41
CA$4.73
|
$3.60
CN¥26.27
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.18
CA$9.96
|
$3.48
CN¥25.37
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$14.36
CA$19.91
|
$65.46
CN¥477.32
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$14.94
|
$8.35
CN¥60.88
|
|
pay 26.1% more for clothing
|
Sault Ste. Marie
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.11
CA$59.76
|
$62.65
CN¥456.89
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.53
CA$46.48
|
$34.69
CN¥252.94
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$60.89
CA$84.42
|
$83.45
CN¥608.56
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$91.01
CA$126.17
|
$107.64
CN¥784.91
|
|
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