Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing and Chengdu 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Chengdu is 15.4% lower than in Beijing (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Chengdu is 37.3% lower than in Beijing | |
| Rent Prices in Chengdu are 71.5% lower than in Beijing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chengdu are 17.4% lower than in Beijing | |
| Groceries Prices in Chengdu are 5.5% lower than in Beijing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chengdu is 21.7% lower than in Beijing | |
Restaurants | Beijing Edit |
Chengdu Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ¥ | 180.00 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 ¥ | 35.00 ¥ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 8.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 15.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.50 ¥ | 23.05 ¥ | -13.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.58 ¥ | 3.37 ¥ | -5.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 ¥ | 2.13 ¥ | -5.5 % |
Markets | Beijing Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 54.52 ¥ | 51.21 ¥ | -6.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 9.54 ¥ | 9.62 ¥ | +0.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.90 ¥ | 3.06 ¥ | -21.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.51 ¥ | 13.78 ¥ | +10.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 43.00 ¥ | 38.23 ¥ | -11.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.80 ¥ | 12.39 ¥ | +14.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 34.84 ¥ | 40.67 ¥ | +16.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.91 ¥ | 6.29 ¥ | -9.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.63 ¥ | 4.01 ¥ | -28.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.22 ¥ | 5.27 ¥ | -15.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.19 ¥ | 3.13 ¥ | -25.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.65 ¥ | 2.29 ¥ | -13.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.56 ¥ | 2.71 ¥ | -24.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.74 ¥ | 3.78 ¥ | -34.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.69 ¥ | 4.14 ¥ | +12.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 70.00 ¥ | 50.00 ¥ | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.59 ¥ | 7.06 ¥ | +7.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 14.00 ¥ | 13.92 ¥ | -0.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 21.00 ¥ | -16.0 % |
Transportation | Beijing Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 13.00 ¥ | 9.00 ¥ | -30.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 ¥ | 3.22 ¥ | -23.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 91.74 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | -67.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.42 ¥ | 32.38 ¥ | +3.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 130,000.00 ¥ | -13.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 137,671.43 ¥ | 122,828.57 ¥ | -10.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Beijing Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 393.72 ¥ | 331.07 ¥ | -15.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 74.32 ¥ | 94.87 ¥ | +27.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 98.03 ¥ | 81.53 ¥ | -16.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Beijing Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 477.84 ¥ | 264.07 ¥ | -44.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 203.33 ¥ | 65.00 ¥ | -68.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Beijing Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 6,034.85 ¥ | 2,640.74 ¥ | -56.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 179,250.00 ¥ | 117,500.00 ¥ | -34.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Beijing Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 473.45 ¥ | 332.46 ¥ | -29.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 254.01 ¥ | 280.83 ¥ | +10.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 606.98 ¥ | 606.67 ¥ | -0.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 800.32 ¥ | 477.78 ¥ | -40.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Beijing Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 6,904.87 ¥ | 2,300.00 ¥ | -66.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,016.63 ¥ | 1,300.00 ¥ | -67.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 16,481.48 ¥ | 4,333.33 ¥ | -73.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,666.67 ¥ | 2,330.00 ¥ | -73.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Beijing Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,039.47 ¥ | 2,831.58 ¥ | -71.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,348.12 ¥ | 1,373.53 ¥ | -74.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Beijing Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,951.03 ¥ | 6,360.85 ¥ | -50.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.33 | 4.57 | +5.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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