Cost of living comparison
Beijing is 2.4 times more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 67.8% less in Beijing
- Groceries
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pay 4.9% more in Beijing
- Transportation
-
pay 91.4% more in Beijing
- Housing
-
pay 41.0% less in Beijing
- Childcare
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pay 10.6 times more in Beijing
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 5.3% more in Beijing
- Clothing
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pay 27.1% more in Beijing
The cost of childcare, transportation, clothing, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Beijing are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants and housing are lower in Beijing. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Beijing.
If you lived in Beijing instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 67.8% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$4.17
CN¥30.46
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$5.57
CN¥40.61
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.50
CN¥3.62
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.31
CN¥2.26
|
|
pay 4.9% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.43
CN¥10.46
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$7.31
CN¥53.31
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$7.17
CN¥52.31
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.74
CN¥12.68
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$1.53
CN¥11.17
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.92
CN¥6.69
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.71
CN¥5.19
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.89
CN¥6.47
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.58
CN¥4.25
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.37
CN¥2.69
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.47
CN¥3.44
|
|
pay 91.4% more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$4.36
CN¥31.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$33.40
CN¥243.65
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$20,872.18
CN¥152,279.24
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$4.59
CN¥33.50
|
|
pay 41.0% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$13.28
CN¥96.91
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$929.88
CN¥6,784.20
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$492.44
CN¥3,592.76
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$42.04
CN¥306.72
|
|
pay 10.6 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$763.49
CN¥5,570.30
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$22,913.01
CN¥167,168.77
|
|
pay 5.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.11
CN¥8.12
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$3.60
CN¥26.29
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$3.48
CN¥25.38
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$65.46
CN¥477.56
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$8.35
CN¥60.91
|
|
pay 27.1% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Beijing
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$62.65
CN¥457.11
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$34.69
CN¥253.07
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$83.45
CN¥608.86
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$107.64
CN¥785.29
|
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