Cost of Living Comparison Between Chengdu and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Beijing are 17.3% higher than in Chengdu (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Beijing are 58.2% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 250.0% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 24.5% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 5.1% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 32.4% higher than in Chengdu | |
Restaurants | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 170.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +17.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 22.95 ¥ | 26.95 ¥ | +17.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.35 ¥ | 3.64 ¥ | +8.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 ¥ | 2.24 ¥ | +7.0 % |
Markets | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 51.21 ¥ | 53.90 ¥ | +5.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 9.81 ¥ | 9.37 ¥ | -4.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.10 ¥ | 3.77 ¥ | +21.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.65 ¥ | 12.62 ¥ | -7.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 38.23 ¥ | 44.73 ¥ | +17.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.39 ¥ | 10.42 ¥ | -22.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 40.67 ¥ | 34.91 ¥ | -14.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.41 ¥ | 6.92 ¥ | +8.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.12 ¥ | 5.73 ¥ | +39.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.48 ¥ | 6.30 ¥ | +15.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.19 ¥ | 4.17 ¥ | +30.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.32 ¥ | 2.66 ¥ | +14.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.63 ¥ | 3.52 ¥ | +33.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.62 ¥ | 5.86 ¥ | +61.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.09 ¥ | 3.65 ¥ | -10.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 ¥ | 70.00 ¥ | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.06 ¥ | 6.44 ¥ | -8.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.36 ¥ | 13.76 ¥ | +2.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.50 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | +16.3 % |
Transportation | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 9.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | +44.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | +30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 ¥ | 93.32 ¥ | +211.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.31 ¥ | 31.44 ¥ | -2.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | +15.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 126,633.33 ¥ | 139,100.00 ¥ | +9.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 330.26 ¥ | 398.18 ¥ | +20.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 97.36 ¥ | 72.57 ¥ | -25.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.53 ¥ | 98.13 ¥ | +20.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 264.07 ¥ | 448.83 ¥ | +70.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 70.00 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +190.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,640.74 ¥ | 6,040.46 ¥ | +128.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 117,500.00 ¥ | 182,368.42 ¥ | +55.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 353.04 ¥ | 473.45 ¥ | +34.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 297.69 ¥ | 254.27 ¥ | -14.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 590.77 ¥ | 615.99 ¥ | +4.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 477.78 ¥ | 812.96 ¥ | +70.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,111.11 ¥ | 7,001.45 ¥ | +231.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,233.33 ¥ | 4,056.81 ¥ | +228.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,569.23 ¥ | 16,192.31 ¥ | +254.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,311.11 ¥ | 8,538.46 ¥ | +269.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,691.59 ¥ | 9,767.76 ¥ | +262.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,410.32 ¥ | 5,356.35 ¥ | +279.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,251.57 ¥ | 13,095.56 ¥ | +109.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.66 | 4.37 | -6.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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