Cost of Living Comparison Between Chengdu and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Beijing is 18.2% higher than in Chengdu (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Beijing is 59.5% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 251.4% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 21.1% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 5.8% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 27.6% higher than in Chengdu | |
Restaurants | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 180.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +11.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 23.05 ¥ | 26.50 ¥ | +15.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.37 ¥ | 3.58 ¥ | +6.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.13 ¥ | 2.25 ¥ | +5.8 % |
Markets | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 51.21 ¥ | 54.52 ¥ | +6.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 9.62 ¥ | 9.54 ¥ | -0.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.06 ¥ | 3.90 ¥ | +27.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.78 ¥ | 12.51 ¥ | -9.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 38.23 ¥ | 43.00 ¥ | +12.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.39 ¥ | 10.80 ¥ | -12.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 40.67 ¥ | 34.84 ¥ | -14.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.29 ¥ | 6.91 ¥ | +9.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.01 ¥ | 5.63 ¥ | +40.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.27 ¥ | 6.22 ¥ | +18.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.13 ¥ | 4.19 ¥ | +34.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.29 ¥ | 2.65 ¥ | +15.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.71 ¥ | 3.56 ¥ | +31.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.78 ¥ | 5.74 ¥ | +51.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.14 ¥ | 3.69 ¥ | -10.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 ¥ | 70.00 ¥ | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.06 ¥ | 6.59 ¥ | -6.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.92 ¥ | 14.00 ¥ | +0.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | +19.0 % |
Transportation | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 9.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | +44.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | +30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 ¥ | 91.74 ¥ | +205.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.38 ¥ | 31.42 ¥ | -3.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | +15.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 122,828.57 ¥ | 137,671.43 ¥ | +12.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 331.07 ¥ | 393.72 ¥ | +18.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.87 ¥ | 74.32 ¥ | -21.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.53 ¥ | 98.03 ¥ | +20.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 264.07 ¥ | 477.84 ¥ | +81.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 65.00 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +212.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,640.74 ¥ | 6,034.85 ¥ | +128.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 117,500.00 ¥ | 179,250.00 ¥ | +52.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 332.46 ¥ | 473.45 ¥ | +42.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 280.83 ¥ | 254.01 ¥ | -9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 606.67 ¥ | 606.98 ¥ | +0.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 477.78 ¥ | 800.32 ¥ | +67.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,300.00 ¥ | 6,904.87 ¥ | +200.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,300.00 ¥ | 4,016.63 ¥ | +209.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,333.33 ¥ | 16,481.48 ¥ | +280.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,330.00 ¥ | 8,666.67 ¥ | +272.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,831.58 ¥ | 10,039.47 ¥ | +254.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,373.53 ¥ | 5,348.12 ¥ | +289.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,360.85 ¥ | 12,951.03 ¥ | +103.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.57 | 4.33 | -5.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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