Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing and Nanjing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Nanjing is 13.1% lower than in Beijing (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Nanjing is 30.8% lower than in Beijing | |
| Rent Prices in Nanjing are 58.3% lower than in Beijing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nanjing are 24.7% lower than in Beijing | |
| Groceries Prices in Nanjing are 1.2% higher than in Beijing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nanjing is 25.5% lower than in Beijing | |
Restaurants | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ¥ | 150.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 9.00 ¥ | 5.50 ¥ | -38.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 25.44 ¥ | 23.26 ¥ | -8.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.68 ¥ | 3.12 ¥ | -15.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 ¥ | 1.92 ¥ | -14.7 % |
Markets | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 54.25 ¥ | 70.49 ¥ | +29.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 9.54 ¥ | 14.36 ¥ | +50.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.86 ¥ | 2.40 ¥ | -37.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.39 ¥ | 12.15 ¥ | -2.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 42.98 ¥ | 27.21 ¥ | -36.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.80 ¥ | 9.90 ¥ | -8.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 34.84 ¥ | 41.61 ¥ | +19.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.97 ¥ | 6.29 ¥ | -9.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.64 ¥ | 4.86 ¥ | -13.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.22 ¥ | 5.80 ¥ | -6.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.24 ¥ | 4.41 ¥ | +4.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.66 ¥ | 3.29 ¥ | +23.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.56 ¥ | 3.51 ¥ | -1.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.56 ¥ | 5.20 ¥ | -6.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.73 ¥ | 4.87 ¥ | +30.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 70.00 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.59 ¥ | 5.43 ¥ | -17.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.95 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -14.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 26.48 ¥ | +5.9 % |
Transportation | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 ¥ | 2.00 ¥ | -60.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 13.00 ¥ | 11.00 ¥ | -15.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 ¥ | 4.83 ¥ | +15.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 91.73 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | -34.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.44 ¥ | 32.64 ¥ | +3.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 135,000.00 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 136,168.42 ¥ | 106,666.67 ¥ | -21.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 393.72 ¥ | 294.93 ¥ | -25.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 74.32 ¥ | 101.25 ¥ | +36.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 95.87 ¥ | 91.67 ¥ | -4.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 477.84 ¥ | 166.50 ¥ | -65.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 203.33 ¥ | 166.67 ¥ | -18.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,269.99 ¥ | 3,749.60 ¥ | -28.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 172,777.78 ¥ | 166,624.29 ¥ | -3.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 461.57 ¥ | 362.40 ¥ | -21.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 251.98 ¥ | 210.86 ¥ | -16.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 600.03 ¥ | 524.78 ¥ | -12.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 803.28 ¥ | 471.34 ¥ | -41.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 6,911.12 ¥ | 3,215.74 ¥ | -53.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,025.32 ¥ | 1,999.47 ¥ | -50.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 16,481.48 ¥ | 5,998.09 ¥ | -63.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,666.67 ¥ | 3,849.07 ¥ | -55.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,039.47 ¥ | 4,333.96 ¥ | -56.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,348.12 ¥ | 2,518.19 ¥ | -52.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,945.38 ¥ | 6,676.37 ¥ | -48.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.33 | 4.47 | +3.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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