Cost of Living Comparison Between Chongqing and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Beijing is 45.1% higher than in Chongqing (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Beijing is 79.4% higher than in Chongqing | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 249.6% higher than in Chongqing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 31.7% higher than in Chongqing | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 15.8% higher than in Chongqing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 21.1% lower than in Chongqing | |
Restaurants | Chongqing Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 140.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +42.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | 35.75 ¥ | +2.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 ¥ | 8.00 ¥ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | 15.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 16.92 ¥ | 24.02 ¥ | +42.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.05 ¥ | 3.13 ¥ | +2.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 ¥ | 2.17 ¥ | +8.6 % |
Markets | Chongqing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 42.27 ¥ | 47.24 ¥ | +11.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 8.38 ¥ | 10.29 ¥ | +22.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.44 ¥ | 3.49 ¥ | +43.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.34 ¥ | 12.30 ¥ | -0.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 31.85 ¥ | 47.21 ¥ | +48.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.26 ¥ | 10.61 ¥ | +28.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 37.00 ¥ | 31.71 ¥ | -14.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.76 ¥ | 6.91 ¥ | +45.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.31 ¥ | 5.30 ¥ | +22.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.42 ¥ | 5.84 ¥ | +32.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.82 ¥ | 4.23 ¥ | +10.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.42 ¥ | 2.69 ¥ | +11.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.45 ¥ | 3.13 ¥ | -9.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.50 ¥ | 5.14 ¥ | +14.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.67 ¥ | 3.83 ¥ | -18.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 ¥ | 69.00 ¥ | +38.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.02 ¥ | 6.02 ¥ | -14.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 14.00 ¥ | 12.40 ¥ | -11.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.50 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | +11.1 % |
Transportation | Chongqing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +150.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 180.00 ¥ | 225.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | +30.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 ¥ | 4.02 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 ¥ | 80.00 ¥ | +300.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 30.69 ¥ | 30.79 ¥ | +0.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,000.00 ¥ | 134,000.00 ¥ | +3.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 117,450.00 ¥ | 113,011.11 ¥ | -3.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chongqing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 268.00 ¥ | 385.58 ¥ | +43.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 55.88 ¥ | 62.62 ¥ | +12.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 57.50 ¥ | 91.92 ¥ | +59.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chongqing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 148.00 ¥ | 377.53 ¥ | +155.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 113.33 ¥ | 135.62 ¥ | +19.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Chongqing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,175.00 ¥ | 4,991.80 ¥ | +129.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 193,333.33 ¥ | 172,583.33 ¥ | -10.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chongqing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 245.71 ¥ | 431.22 ¥ | +75.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 207.14 ¥ | 255.20 ¥ | +23.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 442.57 ¥ | 560.12 ¥ | +26.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 541.33 ¥ | 693.67 ¥ | +28.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Chongqing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,811.11 ¥ | 6,472.00 ¥ | +257.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,167.66 ¥ | 3,625.84 ¥ | +210.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,119.42 ¥ | 14,839.29 ¥ | +260.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,300.00 ¥ | 7,920.00 ¥ | +244.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chongqing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,634.77 ¥ | 9,751.89 ¥ | +496.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 942.25 ¥ | 4,459.31 ¥ | +373.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chongqing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,027.33 ¥ | 9,944.09 ¥ | +41.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.26 | 3.65 | -14.3 % |
| Last update: | 12 May 2025 | 20 May 2025 | |
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