Cost of living in Beijing
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.37
CN¥31.86
|
$2.91
-
$7.28
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.82
CN¥42.48
|
$5.09
-
$7.28
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.53
CN¥3.86
|
$0.44
-
$1.16
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.33
CN¥2.44
|
$0.29
-
$0.73
|
Beijing - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.04
CN¥14.88
|
$0.87
-
$3.20
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.63
CN¥48.39
|
$3.64
-
$10.19
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.67
CN¥55.97
|
$5.51
-
$11.02
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.89
CN¥13.80
|
$1.22
-
$3.06
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.80
CN¥13.13
|
$0.92
-
$2.77
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.00
CN¥7.31
|
$0.46
-
$1.32
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.92
CN¥6.73
|
$0.44
-
$1.44
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
CN¥7.06
|
$0.53
-
$1.45
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.70
CN¥5.12
|
$0.33
-
$1.19
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.43
CN¥3.11
|
$0.13
-
$0.66
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.48
CN¥3.53
|
$0.20
-
$0.91
|
Beijing - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.79
CN¥34.97
|
$4.37
-
$5.51
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$43.66
CN¥318.61
|
$23.29
-
$58.22
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,196.95
CN¥176,565.16
|
$21,831.84
-
$26,198.20
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.53
CN¥40.36
|
$4.57
-
$8.15
|
Beijing - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$20.10
CN¥146.64
|
$11.64
-
$43.66
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,154.95
CN¥8,427.65
|
$815.06
-
$2,183.18
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$634.84
CN¥4,632.40
|
$436.64
-
$1,164.36
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$44.96
CN¥328.04
|
$32.02
-
$57.88
|
Beijing - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$951.31
CN¥6,941.74
|
$582.18
-
$1,455.46
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$27,770.10
CN¥202,638.39
|
$14,554.56
-
$36,386.39
|
Beijing - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.46
CN¥10.62
|
$0.73
-
$2.91
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CN¥31.92
|
$2.18
-
$6.55
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.37
CN¥31.86
|
$2.91
-
$5.82
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$58.33
CN¥425.61
|
$21.83
-
$101.88
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.12
CN¥73.81
|
$7.28
-
$14.55
|
Beijing - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$69.18
CN¥504.78
|
$21.83
-
$116.44
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.88
CN¥320.21
|
$21.83
-
$87.33
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$89.48
CN¥652.93
|
$50.94
-
$128.08
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$124.62
CN¥909.38
|
$50.94
-
$189.21
|
Beijing - Cost of clothing
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