Cost of Living Comparison Between Fuzhou and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Beijing are 6.2% higher than in Fuzhou (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Beijing are 39.4% higher than in Fuzhou | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 173.2% higher than in Fuzhou | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 18.7% higher than in Fuzhou | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 0.2% lower than in Fuzhou | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 56.7% higher than in Fuzhou | |
Restaurants | Fuzhou Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 37.50 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.88 ¥ | 27.00 ¥ | +23.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.06 ¥ | 3.59 ¥ | +17.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 ¥ | 2.25 ¥ | +12.4 % |
Markets | Fuzhou Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 57.54 ¥ | 54.11 ¥ | -6.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 7.94 ¥ | 9.38 ¥ | +18.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.06 ¥ | 3.73 ¥ | +21.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.35 ¥ | 12.74 ¥ | +23.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 34.78 ¥ | 44.04 ¥ | +26.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 16.22 ¥ | 10.47 ¥ | -35.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 46.12 ¥ | 33.89 ¥ | -26.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.26 ¥ | 6.86 ¥ | -5.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.42 ¥ | 5.65 ¥ | +27.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.43 ¥ | 6.21 ¥ | +14.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.08 ¥ | 4.08 ¥ | +0.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.15 ¥ | 2.61 ¥ | +21.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.29 ¥ | 3.31 ¥ | +0.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.00 ¥ | 5.81 ¥ | +93.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.50 ¥ | 3.60 ¥ | +2.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 ¥ | 72.50 ¥ | -9.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 9.00 ¥ | 6.44 ¥ | -28.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.67 ¥ | 13.92 ¥ | +108.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
Transportation | Fuzhou Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +150.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 300.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | +30.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ¥ | 93.41 ¥ | +86.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.71 ¥ | 31.44 ¥ | -3.9 % |
| 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) | 125,600.00 ¥ | 140,565.00 ¥ | +11.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Fuzhou Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 364.20 ¥ | 398.18 ¥ | +9.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 74.25 ¥ | 72.57 ¥ | -2.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 54.75 ¥ | 98.14 ¥ | +79.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Fuzhou Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 500.00 ¥ | 448.83 ¥ | -10.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 100.00 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +103.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 47.50 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +26.3 % |
Childcare | Fuzhou Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,600.00 ¥ | 6,040.76 ¥ | +277.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 66,666.67 ¥ | 182,368.42 ¥ | +173.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Fuzhou Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 318.00 ¥ | 473.45 ¥ | +48.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 300.00 ¥ | 254.28 ¥ | -15.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 562.50 ¥ | 616.02 ¥ | +9.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 637.50 ¥ | 812.99 ¥ | +27.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Fuzhou Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,500.00 ¥ | 7,000.70 ¥ | +180.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,600.00 ¥ | 4,056.41 ¥ | +153.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,000.00 ¥ | 16,192.31 ¥ | +169.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,000.00 ¥ | 8,538.46 ¥ | +184.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Fuzhou Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,870.93 ¥ | 9,767.76 ¥ | +152.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,988.11 ¥ | 5,356.35 ¥ | +169.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Fuzhou Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,995.83 ¥ | 13,095.56 ¥ | +118.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.61 | 4.37 | -5.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 13 | 210 |
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