Cost of living in Beijing
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.46
CN¥37.06
|
$3.12
-
$7.81
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.46
CN¥37.06
|
$5.00
-
$7.03
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.52
CN¥3.51
|
$0.39
-
$0.94
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.33
CN¥2.21
|
$0.23
-
$0.47
|
Beijing - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.68
CN¥11.40
|
$1.09
-
$3.44
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.24
CN¥55.89
|
$4.68
-
$23.42
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.39
CN¥50.11
|
$4.73
-
$11.82
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.13
CN¥14.46
|
$0.94
-
$3.50
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.63
CN¥11.05
|
$0.71
-
$2.83
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.90
CN¥6.12
|
$0.42
-
$1.42
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
CN¥4.47
|
$0.42
-
$1.27
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.87
CN¥5.92
|
$0.42
-
$1.56
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
CN¥4.07
|
$0.21
-
$1.25
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
CN¥2.52
|
$0.21
-
$0.57
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.40
CN¥2.71
|
$0.28
-
$0.57
|
Beijing - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.10
CN¥27.84
|
$3.55
-
$4.73
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$31.23
CN¥211.80
|
$18.74
-
$42.16
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$21,859.29
CN¥148,258.44
|
$20,297.91
-
$23,420.67
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.90
CN¥33.25
|
$4.62
-
$6.09
|
Beijing - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$18.04
CN¥122.34
|
$12.49
-
$31.23
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,098.54
CN¥7,450.74
|
$780.69
-
$1,561.38
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$643.77
CN¥4,366.29
|
$468.41
-
$936.83
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$46.77
CN¥317.20
|
$23.88
-
$90.21
|
Beijing - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$788.36
CN¥5,346.96
|
$390.34
-
$1,561.38
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$25,488.98
CN¥172,876.44
|
$15,613.78
-
$37,473.07
|
Beijing - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.56
CN¥10.59
|
$0.94
-
$3.12
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.48
CN¥30.41
|
$3.12
-
$5.93
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.12
CN¥21.18
|
$3.12
-
$4.68
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$55.41
CN¥375.81
|
$31.23
-
$78.07
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.98
CN¥60.89
|
$7.03
-
$12.49
|
Beijing - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$72.25
CN¥490.00
|
$31.23
-
$109.30
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.65
CN¥262.12
|
$15.61
-
$62.46
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$88.59
CN¥600.86
|
$54.65
-
$124.91
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.22
CN¥761.10
|
$46.84
-
$234.21
|
Beijing - Cost of clothing
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