Cost of Living Comparison Between Hefei and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Beijing are 8.3% higher than in Hefei (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Beijing are 47.8% higher than in Hefei | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 246.2% higher than in Hefei | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 39.0% higher than in Hefei | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 13.3% higher than in Hefei | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 31.6% higher than in Hefei | |
Restaurants | Hefei Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 155.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +29.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 18.00 ¥ | 27.08 ¥ | +50.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 ¥ | 3.63 ¥ | +20.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 ¥ | 2.25 ¥ | +12.7 % |
Markets | Hefei Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 46.37 ¥ | 54.43 ¥ | +17.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 11.35 ¥ | 9.37 ¥ | -17.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.11 ¥ | 3.77 ¥ | +78.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.40 ¥ | 12.62 ¥ | -12.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 28.73 ¥ | 44.73 ¥ | +55.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 15.12 ¥ | 10.42 ¥ | -31.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 34.35 ¥ | 34.91 ¥ | +1.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.76 ¥ | 6.92 ¥ | +20.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.12 ¥ | 5.72 ¥ | +83.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.02 ¥ | 6.29 ¥ | +56.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.02 ¥ | 4.16 ¥ | +3.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.03 ¥ | 2.65 ¥ | +30.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.85 ¥ | 3.51 ¥ | +90.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.00 ¥ | 5.86 ¥ | +46.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.00 ¥ | 3.65 ¥ | -8.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 120.00 ¥ | 70.00 ¥ | -41.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.33 ¥ | 6.44 ¥ | +20.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 16.00 ¥ | 13.76 ¥ | -14.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
Transportation | Hefei Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| 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) | 3.22 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | +30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.00 ¥ | 91.48 ¥ | +281.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.42 ¥ | 31.41 ¥ | -3.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 138,900.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | +8.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 140,000.00 ¥ | 139,100.00 ¥ | -0.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Hefei Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 350.00 ¥ | 398.18 ¥ | +13.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 135.33 ¥ | 72.57 ¥ | -46.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 120.00 ¥ | 98.02 ¥ | -18.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Hefei Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 766.67 ¥ | 448.83 ¥ | -41.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 92.50 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +119.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Hefei Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,722.22 ¥ | 6,033.93 ¥ | +250.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 60,000.00 ¥ | 182,368.42 ¥ | +203.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Hefei Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 623.00 ¥ | 473.45 ¥ | -24.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 220.00 ¥ | 253.91 ¥ | +15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ¥ | 615.46 ¥ | +2.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 466.67 ¥ | 812.23 ¥ | +74.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Hefei Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,000.00 ¥ | 6,993.97 ¥ | +249.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,750.00 ¥ | 4,046.03 ¥ | +131.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,000.00 ¥ | 16,192.31 ¥ | +304.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,800.00 ¥ | 8,538.46 ¥ | +204.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Hefei Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,601.26 ¥ | 9,767.76 ¥ | +275.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,382.25 ¥ | 5,356.35 ¥ | +287.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Hefei Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,735.17 ¥ | 13,095.56 ¥ | +94.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.86 | 4.37 | -10.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2024 | May 2024 | |
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