Cost of Living Comparison Between Nanjing and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Beijing is 15.1% higher than in Nanjing (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Beijing is 44.5% higher than in Nanjing | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 139.6% higher than in Nanjing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 32.9% higher than in Nanjing | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 1.2% lower than in Nanjing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 34.2% higher than in Nanjing | |
Restaurants | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 30.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 ¥ | 9.00 ¥ | +63.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 23.26 ¥ | 25.44 ¥ | +9.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.12 ¥ | 3.68 ¥ | +18.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 ¥ | 2.25 ¥ | +17.2 % |
Markets | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 70.49 ¥ | 54.25 ¥ | -23.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 14.36 ¥ | 9.54 ¥ | -33.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.40 ¥ | 3.86 ¥ | +60.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.15 ¥ | 12.39 ¥ | +2.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 27.21 ¥ | 42.98 ¥ | +57.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.90 ¥ | 10.80 ¥ | +9.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 41.61 ¥ | 34.84 ¥ | -16.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.29 ¥ | 6.97 ¥ | +10.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.86 ¥ | 5.64 ¥ | +15.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.80 ¥ | 6.22 ¥ | +7.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.41 ¥ | 4.24 ¥ | -3.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.29 ¥ | 2.66 ¥ | -19.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.51 ¥ | 3.56 ¥ | +1.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.20 ¥ | 5.56 ¥ | +7.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.87 ¥ | 3.73 ¥ | -23.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 70.00 ¥ | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.43 ¥ | 6.59 ¥ | +21.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 ¥ | 13.95 ¥ | +16.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 26.48 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | -5.6 % |
Transportation | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +150.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 11.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | +18.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 91.73 ¥ | +52.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.64 ¥ | 31.44 ¥ | -3.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 135,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | +11.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 106,666.67 ¥ | 136,168.42 ¥ | +27.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.93 ¥ | 393.72 ¥ | +33.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 101.25 ¥ | 74.32 ¥ | -26.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 91.67 ¥ | 95.87 ¥ | +4.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 166.50 ¥ | 477.84 ¥ | +187.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 166.67 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +22.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,749.60 ¥ | 5,269.99 ¥ | +40.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 166,624.29 ¥ | 172,777.78 ¥ | +3.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 362.40 ¥ | 461.57 ¥ | +27.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 210.86 ¥ | 251.98 ¥ | +19.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 524.78 ¥ | 600.03 ¥ | +14.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 471.34 ¥ | 803.28 ¥ | +70.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,215.74 ¥ | 6,911.12 ¥ | +114.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,999.47 ¥ | 4,025.32 ¥ | +101.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,998.09 ¥ | 16,481.48 ¥ | +174.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,849.07 ¥ | 8,666.67 ¥ | +125.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,333.96 ¥ | 10,039.47 ¥ | +131.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,518.19 ¥ | 5,348.12 ¥ | +112.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,676.37 ¥ | 12,945.38 ¥ | +93.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.47 | 4.33 | -3.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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