Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing and Shenzhen 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Shenzhen are 0.8% lower than in Beijing (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Shenzhen are 9.9% lower than in Beijing | |
| Rent Prices in Shenzhen are 24.0% lower than in Beijing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Shenzhen are 4.1% lower than in Beijing | |
| Groceries Prices in Shenzhen are 10.3% higher than in Beijing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Shenzhen is 1.5% lower than in Beijing | |
Restaurants | Beijing Edit |
Shenzhen 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 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 8.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 28.00 ¥ | +40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 27.00 ¥ | 24.73 ¥ | -8.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.59 ¥ | 3.66 ¥ | +1.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 ¥ | 2.45 ¥ | +8.9 % |
Markets | Beijing Edit |
Shenzhen Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 54.11 ¥ | 57.55 ¥ | +6.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 9.38 ¥ | 13.78 ¥ | +46.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.73 ¥ | 3.59 ¥ | -3.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.74 ¥ | 14.75 ¥ | +15.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 44.04 ¥ | 40.30 ¥ | -8.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.47 ¥ | 14.88 ¥ | +42.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 33.89 ¥ | 43.73 ¥ | +29.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.86 ¥ | 6.33 ¥ | -7.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.65 ¥ | 4.64 ¥ | -17.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.21 ¥ | 5.49 ¥ | -11.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.08 ¥ | 4.81 ¥ | +17.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.61 ¥ | 3.38 ¥ | +29.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.31 ¥ | 3.69 ¥ | +11.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.81 ¥ | 5.88 ¥ | +1.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.60 ¥ | 4.20 ¥ | +16.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 72.50 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | +37.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.44 ¥ | 6.50 ¥ | +1.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.92 ¥ | 12.75 ¥ | -8.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Beijing Edit |
Shenzhen Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| 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) | 93.36 ¥ | 48.00 ¥ | -48.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.44 ¥ | 32.28 ¥ | +2.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 139,100.00 ¥ | 138,750.00 ¥ | -0.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Beijing Edit |
Shenzhen Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 398.18 ¥ | 463.44 ¥ | +16.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 72.57 ¥ | 78.38 ¥ | +8.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 98.13 ¥ | 105.18 ¥ | +7.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Beijing Edit |
Shenzhen Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 448.83 ¥ | 320.51 ¥ | -28.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 203.33 ¥ | 109.67 ¥ | -46.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 57.50 ¥ | -4.2 % |
Childcare | Beijing Edit |
Shenzhen Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 6,040.59 ¥ | 4,583.33 ¥ | -24.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 182,368.42 ¥ | 179,658.33 ¥ | -1.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Beijing Edit |
Shenzhen Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 473.45 ¥ | 460.12 ¥ | -2.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 254.27 ¥ | 204.63 ¥ | -19.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 616.00 ¥ | 566.79 ¥ | -8.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 812.97 ¥ | 724.93 ¥ | -10.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Beijing Edit |
Shenzhen Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,001.93 ¥ | 5,166.67 ¥ | -26.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,057.30 ¥ | 2,711.11 ¥ | -33.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 16,192.31 ¥ | 12,454.55 ¥ | -23.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,538.46 ¥ | 6,875.00 ¥ | -19.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Beijing Edit |
Shenzhen Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,767.76 ¥ | 8,598.62 ¥ | -12.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,356.35 ¥ | 4,625.76 ¥ | -13.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Beijing Edit |
Shenzhen Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,095.56 ¥ | 11,620.56 ¥ | -11.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.37 | 4.55 | +4.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 201 | 113 |
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