Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing and Taiyuan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Taiyuan are 21.2% lower than in Beijing (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Taiyuan are 43.6% lower than in Beijing | |
| Rent Prices in Taiyuan are 78.7% lower than in Beijing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Taiyuan are 34.2% lower than in Beijing | |
| Groceries Prices in Taiyuan are 15.9% lower than in Beijing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Taiyuan is 23.0% lower than in Beijing | |
Restaurants | Beijing Edit |
Taiyuan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 15.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ¥ | 120.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 ¥ | 37.00 ¥ | -7.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 15.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.95 ¥ | 18.50 ¥ | -31.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.64 ¥ | 3.88 ¥ | +6.6 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.24 ¥ | 2.50 ¥ | +11.5 % |
Markets | Beijing Edit |
Taiyuan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 14.41 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | -30.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 10.25 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +95.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 8.39 ¥ | 5.30 ¥ | -36.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.51 ¥ | 6.41 ¥ | -48.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 98.61 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | +1.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 23.53 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -15.0 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 77.54 ¥ | 70.00 ¥ | -9.7 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 15.05 ¥ | 11.00 ¥ | -26.9 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 12.43 ¥ | 8.00 ¥ | -35.6 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 13.71 ¥ | 6.00 ¥ | -56.2 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 9.13 ¥ | 7.00 ¥ | -23.4 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 5.85 ¥ | 3.67 ¥ | -37.4 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 7.59 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | -60.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.74 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | -47.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.72 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | -19.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 69.50 ¥ | 65.00 ¥ | -6.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.59 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | -24.2 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 14.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | -28.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 15.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
Transportation | Beijing Edit |
Taiyuan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 ¥ | 2.50 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 90.00 ¥ | -64.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 13.00 ¥ | 8.00 ¥ | -38.5 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.60 ¥ | 1.80 ¥ | -30.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 93.18 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | -73.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 8.30 ¥ | 8.15 ¥ | -1.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 167,400.00 ¥ | +11.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 137,671.43 ¥ | 164,400.00 ¥ | +19.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Beijing Edit |
Taiyuan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 393.72 ¥ | 488.17 ¥ | +24.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 73.71 ¥ | 69.67 ¥ | -5.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 98.12 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | +1.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Beijing Edit |
Taiyuan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 435.74 ¥ | 300.00 ¥ | -31.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 203.33 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | -70.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 35.00 ¥ | -41.7 % |
Childcare | Beijing Edit |
Taiyuan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 6,039.95 ¥ | 3,000.00 ¥ | -50.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 179,250.00 ¥ | 30,000.00 ¥ | -83.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Beijing Edit |
Taiyuan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 473.45 ¥ | 173.33 ¥ | -63.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 254.24 ¥ | 350.00 ¥ | +37.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 607.64 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | -17.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 812.90 ¥ | 466.67 ¥ | -42.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Beijing Edit |
Taiyuan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,002.69 ¥ | 1,500.00 ¥ | -78.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,057.48 ¥ | 700.00 ¥ | -82.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 16,192.31 ¥ | 3,666.67 ¥ | -77.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,538.46 ¥ | 1,750.00 ¥ | -79.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Beijing Edit |
Taiyuan Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 103,568.93 ¥ | 17,833.33 ¥ | -82.8 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 57,655.74 ¥ | 9,083.33 ¥ | -84.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Beijing Edit |
Taiyuan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,951.03 ¥ | 5,625.00 ¥ | -56.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.37 | 3.83 | -12.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 207 | 17 |
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