Cost of living in Beijing
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.47
CN¥29.97
|
$2.98
-
$7.45
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.96
CN¥39.96
|
$5.22
-
$6.71
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.65
CN¥4.36
|
$0.45
-
$1.34
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.44
CN¥2.96
|
$0.30
-
$0.89
|
Beijing - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.24
CN¥15.01
|
$0.75
-
$3.28
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.69
CN¥44.85
|
$3.73
-
$10.43
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.33
CN¥55.82
|
$5.64
-
$11.28
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.98
CN¥13.30
|
$0.89
-
$3.22
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.99
CN¥13.32
|
$0.81
-
$2.84
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.97
CN¥6.47
|
$0.41
-
$1.35
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.94
CN¥6.31
|
$0.34
-
$1.47
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.96
CN¥6.45
|
$0.27
-
$1.35
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.73
CN¥4.90
|
$0.20
-
$1.22
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.44
CN¥2.93
|
$0.14
-
$0.68
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.49
CN¥3.31
|
$0.20
-
$0.68
|
Beijing - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.65
CN¥31.18
|
$4.34
-
$5.36
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$44.72
CN¥299.69
|
$22.36
-
$56.64
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,830.03
CN¥179,814.87
|
$23,550.81
-
$26,830.03
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.65
CN¥37.89
|
$4.68
-
$8.35
|
Beijing - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$23.83
CN¥159.72
|
$14.91
-
$44.72
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,393.05
CN¥9,336.22
|
$894.33
-
$2,235.84
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$740.12
CN¥4,960.28
|
$447.17
-
$1,341.50
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$44.81
CN¥300.33
|
$27.36
-
$59.62
|
Beijing - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,122.30
CN¥7,521.67
|
$596.22
-
$1,788.67
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$30,769.36
CN¥206,216.26
|
$14,905.57
-
$37,263.93
|
Beijing - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.49
CN¥9.99
|
$0.75
-
$2.68
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.67
CN¥31.32
|
$2.24
-
$6.71
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.47
CN¥29.97
|
$3.28
-
$5.96
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$65.34
CN¥437.88
|
$36.87
-
$104.34
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.92
CN¥79.92
|
$6.71
-
$17.89
|
Beijing - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$71.83
CN¥481.38
|
$22.36
-
$119.24
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.39
CN¥324.33
|
$14.91
-
$104.34
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$88.88
CN¥595.65
|
$53.66
-
$132.66
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$126.48
CN¥847.70
|
$52.17
-
$193.77
|
Beijing - Cost of clothing
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