Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Smyrna Beach vs. Beijing Cost of Living Summary
New Smyrna Beach is 2.1 times more expensive than Beijing.
- Restaurants
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pay 3.9 times more in New Smyrna Beach
- Groceries
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pay 2.3 times more in New Smyrna Beach
- Transportation
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pay 98.1% more in New Smyrna Beach
- Housing
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pay 3.3 times more in New Smyrna Beach
- Childcare
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pay 54.4% less in New Smyrna Beach
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 91.3% more in New Smyrna Beach
- Clothing
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pay 3.6% more in New Smyrna Beach
The cost of restaurants, housing, groceries, transportation, entertainment and sports, and clothing in New Smyrna Beach are more expensive than in Beijing. Notably, restaurants, housing, and groceries are significantly more expensive in New Smyrna Beach.
New Smyrna Beach vs. Beijing Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Smyrna Beach instead of Beijing, you would:
pay 3.9 times more for restaurants
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Beijing
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New Smyrna Beach
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.21
CN¥29.61
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$20.00
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.91
CN¥34.55
|
$10.00
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.48
CN¥3.38
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$2.27
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
CN¥2.16
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$1.28
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pay 2.3 times more for groceries
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Beijing
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New Smyrna Beach
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
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$1.71
CN¥12.02
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$3.50
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.47
CN¥52.59
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$5.94
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.64
CN¥46.76
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$3.87
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Eggs
1 dozen
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$1.78
CN¥12.51
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$4.44
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.53
CN¥10.78
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$4.35
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.98
CN¥6.92
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$2.67
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.77
CN¥5.42
|
$0.70
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.80
CN¥5.64
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$2.07
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
CN¥4.24
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$2.33
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.35
CN¥2.45
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$1.13
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.41
CN¥2.90
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$1.16
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pay 98.1% more for transportation
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Beijing
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New Smyrna Beach
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| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.21
CN¥29.65
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$3.15
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$31.54
CN¥222.11
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,225.66
CN¥128,328.71
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$27,000.00
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.63
CN¥32.58
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$17.18
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pay 3.3 times more for housing
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Beijing
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New Smyrna Beach
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$12.93
CN¥91.05
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$70.62
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$935.23
CN¥6,585.07
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$1,600.00
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$504.41
CN¥3,551.57
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$1,550.00
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$39.27
CN¥276.47
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$121.08
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pay 54.4% less for childcare
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Beijing
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New Smyrna Beach
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| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$710.76
CN¥5,004.56
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$427.78
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,242.73
CN¥163,654.36
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$7,200.00
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pay 91.3% more for entertainment and sports
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Beijing
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New Smyrna Beach
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| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.12
CN¥7.90
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$4.50
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.90
CN¥20.43
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$5.88
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.21
CN¥29.61
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$7.40
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$57.84
CN¥407.23
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$25.00
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.41
CN¥59.23
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$11.25
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pay 3.6% more for clothing
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Beijing
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New Smyrna Beach
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.30
CN¥438.66
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$47.50
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.37
CN¥256.10
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$51.67
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$81.74
CN¥575.54
|
$82.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$105.53
CN¥743.05
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$101.25
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