Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing and Nanjing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Nanjing are 14.6% lower than in Beijing (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Nanjing are 31.4% lower than in Beijing | |
| Rent Prices in Nanjing are 57.9% lower than in Beijing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nanjing are 25.9% lower than in Beijing | |
| Groceries Prices in Nanjing are 2.5% lower than in Beijing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nanjing is 25.4% 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) | 10.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.95 ¥ | 23.26 ¥ | -13.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.64 ¥ | 3.12 ¥ | -14.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.24 ¥ | 1.92 ¥ | -14.2 % |
Markets | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 53.89 ¥ | 70.03 ¥ | +29.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 9.37 ¥ | 13.61 ¥ | +45.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.77 ¥ | 2.40 ¥ | -36.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.62 ¥ | 12.15 ¥ | -3.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 44.73 ¥ | 24.95 ¥ | -44.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.42 ¥ | 10.11 ¥ | -3.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 34.91 ¥ | 40.48 ¥ | +16.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.92 ¥ | 6.10 ¥ | -11.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.73 ¥ | 4.83 ¥ | -15.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.30 ¥ | 5.59 ¥ | -11.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.17 ¥ | 4.31 ¥ | +3.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.66 ¥ | 3.34 ¥ | +25.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.52 ¥ | 3.66 ¥ | +4.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.86 ¥ | 5.67 ¥ | -3.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.65 ¥ | 4.88 ¥ | +33.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 70.00 ¥ | 90.00 ¥ | +28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.44 ¥ | 5.43 ¥ | -15.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.76 ¥ | 11.67 ¥ | -15.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
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) | 93.07 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | -35.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.43 ¥ | 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) | 139,100.00 ¥ | 106,666.67 ¥ | -23.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 398.18 ¥ | 313.57 ¥ | -21.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 72.57 ¥ | 101.25 ¥ | +39.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 98.12 ¥ | 91.67 ¥ | -6.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 448.83 ¥ | 166.53 ¥ | -62.9 % |
| 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 | 6,039.56 ¥ | 3,750.01 ¥ | -37.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 182,368.42 ¥ | 166,668.19 ¥ | -8.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 473.45 ¥ | 337.50 ¥ | -28.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 254.22 ¥ | 219.80 ¥ | -13.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 615.92 ¥ | 524.88 ¥ | -14.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 812.86 ¥ | 475.00 ¥ | -41.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,002.50 ¥ | 3,216.70 ¥ | -54.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,057.04 ¥ | 2,000.02 ¥ | -50.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 16,192.31 ¥ | 6,000.07 ¥ | -62.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,538.46 ¥ | 3,850.03 ¥ | -54.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,767.76 ¥ | 4,335.49 ¥ | -55.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,356.35 ¥ | 2,518.70 ¥ | -53.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Beijing Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,056.43 ¥ | 6,677.78 ¥ | -48.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.37 | 4.47 | +2.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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