Cost of living comparison
compared to
Powell River vs. Beijing Cost of Living Summary
Powell River is 2.3 times more expensive than Beijing.
- Restaurants
-
pay 4.7 times more in Powell River
- Groceries
-
pay 2.6 times more in Powell River
- Transportation
-
pay 16.6% more in Powell River
- Housing
-
pay 3.0 times more in Powell River
- Childcare
-
pay 31.2% more in Powell River
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.5 times more in Powell River
- Clothing
-
pay 13.1% more in Powell River
The cost of restaurants, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, childcare, and transportation in Powell River are more expensive than in Beijing. Notably, restaurants, housing, and groceries are significantly more expensive in Powell River.
Powell River vs. Beijing Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Powell River instead of Beijing, you would:
pay 4.7 times more for restaurants
|
Beijing
|
Powell River
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.21
CN¥29.67
|
$17.94
CA$24.72
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.91
CN¥34.62
|
$13.99
CA$19.28
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.48
CN¥3.38
|
$2.15
CA$2.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
CN¥2.17
|
$2.15
CA$2.97
|
|
Beijing vs. Powell River - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.6 times more for groceries
|
Beijing
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.71
CN¥12.04
|
$3.35
CA$4.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.47
CN¥52.69
|
$11.23
CA$15.47
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.64
CN¥46.85
|
$12.21
CA$16.83
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.78
CN¥12.53
|
$4.54
CA$6.26
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.53
CN¥10.80
|
$5.57
CA$7.67
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.98
CN¥6.93
|
$1.84
CA$2.54
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.77
CN¥5.43
|
$0.87
CA$1.20
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.80
CN¥5.65
|
$1.95
CA$2.69
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
CN¥4.25
|
$2.17
CA$2.99
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.35
CN¥2.46
|
$1.49
CA$2.05
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.41
CN¥2.91
|
$1.42
CA$1.96
|
|
Beijing vs. Powell River - Cost of groceries
pay 16.6% more for transportation
|
Beijing
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.21
CN¥29.71
|
$4.80
CA$6.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$31.54
CN¥222.53
|
$35.88
CA$49.44
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,225.66
CN¥128,572.93
|
$22,245.28
CA$30,652.88
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.63
CN¥32.64
|
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Beijing vs. Powell River - Cost of transportation
pay 3.0 times more for housing
|
Beijing
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$12.93
CN¥91.22
|
$71.28
CA$98.22
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$935.23
CN¥6,597.60
|
$1,219.90
CA$1,680.96
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$504.41
CN¥3,558.33
|
$1,040.51
CA$1,433.76
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$39.27
CN¥277.00
|
$119.09
CA$164.10
|
|
Beijing vs. Powell River - Cost of housing
pay 31.2% more for childcare
|
Beijing
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$710.76
CN¥5,014.09
|
$932.87
CA$1,285.44
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,242.73
CN¥163,965.81
|
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Beijing vs. Powell River - Cost of childcare
pay 2.5 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Beijing
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.12
CN¥7.91
|
$5.02
CA$6.92
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.90
CN¥20.47
|
$3.95
CA$5.44
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.21
CN¥29.67
|
$17.94
CA$24.72
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$57.84
CN¥408.00
|
$69.37
CA$95.58
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.41
CN¥59.34
|
$10.76
CA$14.83
|
|
Beijing vs. Powell River - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 13.1% more for clothing
|
Beijing
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.30
CN¥439.49
|
$44.25
CA$60.98
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.37
CN¥256.59
|
$52.62
CA$72.51
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$81.74
CN¥576.64
|
$93.29
CA$128.54
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$105.53
CN¥744.46
|
$129.17
CA$177.98
|
|
Beijing vs. Powell River - Cost of clothing
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