Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing and Guangzhou 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Guangzhou are 7.0% lower than in Beijing (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Guangzhou are 23.7% lower than in Beijing | |
| Rent Prices in Guangzhou are 49.9% lower than in Beijing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Guangzhou are 10.6% lower than in Beijing | |
| Groceries Prices in Guangzhou are 6.5% higher than in Beijing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Guangzhou is 17.8% lower than in Beijing | |
Restaurants | Beijing Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 ¥ | 35.00 ¥ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 6.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 27.08 ¥ | 24.29 ¥ | -10.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.63 ¥ | 3.19 ¥ | -12.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 ¥ | 2.34 ¥ | +3.9 % |
Markets | Beijing Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 54.43 ¥ | 54.34 ¥ | -0.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 9.37 ¥ | 11.90 ¥ | +27.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.77 ¥ | 3.68 ¥ | -2.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.62 ¥ | 11.59 ¥ | -8.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 44.73 ¥ | 41.91 ¥ | -6.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.42 ¥ | 12.58 ¥ | +20.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 34.91 ¥ | 44.03 ¥ | +26.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.92 ¥ | 6.50 ¥ | -6.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.72 ¥ | 4.59 ¥ | -19.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.29 ¥ | 6.24 ¥ | -0.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.16 ¥ | 4.45 ¥ | +7.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.65 ¥ | 2.67 ¥ | +0.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.51 ¥ | 3.83 ¥ | +9.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.86 ¥ | 2.96 ¥ | -49.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.65 ¥ | 4.31 ¥ | +18.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 70.00 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.44 ¥ | 6.33 ¥ | -1.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.76 ¥ | 12.90 ¥ | -6.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 28.00 ¥ | +12.0 % |
Transportation | Beijing Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 ¥ | 2.00 ¥ | -60.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 90.00 ¥ | -64.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 13.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -7.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 91.48 ¥ | 44.00 ¥ | -51.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.41 ¥ | 32.42 ¥ | +3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 155,000.00 ¥ | +3.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 139,100.00 ¥ | 147,816.67 ¥ | +6.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Beijing Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 398.18 ¥ | 450.26 ¥ | +13.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 72.57 ¥ | 94.50 ¥ | +30.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 98.02 ¥ | 92.71 ¥ | -5.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Beijing Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 448.83 ¥ | 163.54 ¥ | -63.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 203.33 ¥ | 183.33 ¥ | -9.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 50.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Beijing Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 6,033.93 ¥ | 3,071.43 ¥ | -49.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 182,368.42 ¥ | 128,875.00 ¥ | -29.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Beijing Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 473.45 ¥ | 317.78 ¥ | -32.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 253.91 ¥ | 206.69 ¥ | -18.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 615.46 ¥ | 501.19 ¥ | -18.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 812.23 ¥ | 345.45 ¥ | -57.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Beijing Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 6,993.97 ¥ | 3,062.50 ¥ | -56.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,046.03 ¥ | 2,000.00 ¥ | -50.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 16,192.31 ¥ | 8,136.36 ¥ | -49.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,538.46 ¥ | 4,722.22 ¥ | -44.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Beijing Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,767.76 ¥ | 6,870.12 ¥ | -29.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,356.35 ¥ | 2,867.99 ¥ | -46.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Beijing Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,095.56 ¥ | 8,211.68 ¥ | -37.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.37 | 4.54 | +4.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 202 | 99 |
Moving to Beijing? Explore:
Moving to Guangzhou? Explore:
Cities near Beijing: | Cost of Living in Langfang | 38.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tianjin | 82.60 miles |
Cities near Guangzhou: | Cost of Living in Shenzhen | 87.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huizhou | 97.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yunfu | 115.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shaoguan | 144.80 miles |