Cost of Living Comparison Between Chengdu and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Beijing are 16.3% higher than in Chengdu (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Beijing are 58.0% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 257.9% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 20.2% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 4.6% higher than in Chengdu | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 19.4% higher than in Chengdu | |
Restaurants | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 31.00 ¥ | +55.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 180.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +11.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 24.04 ¥ | 27.05 ¥ | +12.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.16 ¥ | 3.66 ¥ | +15.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.08 ¥ | 2.22 ¥ | +6.9 % |
Markets | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 49.22 ¥ | 51.31 ¥ | +4.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 8.99 ¥ | 10.40 ¥ | +15.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.41 ¥ | 3.71 ¥ | +8.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.46 ¥ | 12.62 ¥ | -12.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 37.80 ¥ | 43.48 ¥ | +15.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.36 ¥ | 10.68 ¥ | -13.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 42.64 ¥ | 33.79 ¥ | -20.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.54 ¥ | 6.61 ¥ | +1.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.16 ¥ | 5.46 ¥ | +31.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.32 ¥ | 6.30 ¥ | +18.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.19 ¥ | 3.97 ¥ | +24.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.22 ¥ | 2.65 ¥ | +19.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.58 ¥ | 3.15 ¥ | +22.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.88 ¥ | 5.88 ¥ | +51.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.94 ¥ | 3.68 ¥ | -6.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 48.00 ¥ | 70.00 ¥ | +45.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.07 ¥ | 6.59 ¥ | -6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.44 ¥ | 13.68 ¥ | +9.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.50 ¥ | 26.00 ¥ | +26.8 % |
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 ¥ | 80.00 ¥ | +166.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.81 ¥ | 32.79 ¥ | +3.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,000.00 ¥ | 160,000.00 ¥ | +23.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 123,300.00 ¥ | 151,568.18 ¥ | +22.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 337.43 ¥ | 392.81 ¥ | +16.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 91.17 ¥ | 77.53 ¥ | -15.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 77.44 ¥ | 98.88 ¥ | +27.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 264.07 ¥ | 413.47 ¥ | +56.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 70.00 ¥ | 203.85 ¥ | +191.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 ¥ | 50.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,696.30 ¥ | 6,313.85 ¥ | +134.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 132,500.00 ¥ | 192,272.73 ¥ | +45.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 390.79 ¥ | 451.78 ¥ | +15.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 297.50 ¥ | 247.54 ¥ | -16.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 583.08 ¥ | 614.87 ¥ | +5.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 562.50 ¥ | 799.91 ¥ | +42.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,120.00 ¥ | 6,611.54 ¥ | +211.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,193.40 ¥ | 4,103.85 ¥ | +243.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,370.00 ¥ | 16,520.00 ¥ | +278.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,358.75 ¥ | 8,586.36 ¥ | +264.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,738.68 ¥ | 11,024.29 ¥ | +302.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,369.38 ¥ | 5,361.06 ¥ | +291.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chengdu Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,494.54 ¥ | 12,255.30 ¥ | +88.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.77 | 4.43 | -7.1 % |
| Last update: | December 2023 | December 2023 | |
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