Cost of living comparison
Beijing is 18.3% cheaper than Victorville.
- Restaurants
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pay 73.9% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 8.8% less in Beijing
- Transportation
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pay 38.4% less in Beijing
- Housing
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pay 69.8% less in Beijing
- Childcare
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pay 49.1% less in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 44.8% more in Beijing
- Clothing
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pay 67.0% more in Beijing
The cost of clothing and entertainment and sports in Beijing are more expensive than in Victorville. Expenses including restaurants, housing, childcare, transportation, and groceries are lower in Beijing.
If you lived in Beijing instead of Victorville, you would:
pay 73.9% less for restaurants
|
Victorville
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.50
|
$4.17
CN¥30.20
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.84
|
$5.57
CN¥40.27
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.46
|
$0.50
CN¥3.59
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.82
|
$0.31
CN¥2.24
|
|
pay 8.8% less for groceries
|
Victorville
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.34
|
$1.43
CN¥10.38
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.11
|
$7.31
CN¥52.86
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.02
|
$7.17
CN¥51.87
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.83
|
$1.74
CN¥12.57
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.93
|
$1.53
CN¥11.08
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.83
|
$0.92
CN¥6.64
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.62
|
$0.71
CN¥5.15
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.82
|
$0.89
CN¥6.42
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.39
|
$0.58
CN¥4.22
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.37
CN¥2.67
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.39
|
$0.47
CN¥3.41
|
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pay 38.4% less for transportation
|
Victorville
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.81
|
$4.36
CN¥31.54
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$76.00
|
$33.40
CN¥241.59
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,000.00
|
$20,872.18
CN¥150,994.56
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$26.84
|
$4.59
CN¥33.22
|
|
pay 69.8% less for housing
|
Victorville
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$55.00
|
$13.28
CN¥96.10
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,200.00
|
$929.88
CN¥6,726.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,800.00
|
$492.44
CN¥3,562.45
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.03
|
$42.04
CN¥304.13
|
|
pay 49.1% less for childcare
|
Victorville
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,500.00
|
$763.49
CN¥5,523.31
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$22,913.01
CN¥165,758.47
|
|
pay 44.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Victorville
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.99
|
$1.11
CN¥8.05
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.40
|
$3.60
CN¥26.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.00
|
$3.48
CN¥25.17
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$12.50
|
$65.46
CN¥473.53
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.50
|
$8.35
CN¥60.40
|
|
pay 67.0% more for clothing
|
Victorville
|
Beijing
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$35.56
|
$62.65
CN¥453.26
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$27.00
|
$34.69
CN¥250.93
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$67.33
|
$83.45
CN¥603.72
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$45.00
|
$107.64
CN¥778.67
|
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