Cost of Living Comparison Between Nanjing and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Beijing are 16.1% higher than in Nanjing (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Beijing are 45.2% higher than in Nanjing | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 138.0% higher than in Nanjing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 33.9% higher than in Nanjing | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 1.3% higher than in Nanjing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 28.3% higher than in Nanjing | |
Restaurants | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 30.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 ¥ | 9.00 ¥ | +80.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 ¥ | 18.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 23.13 ¥ | 26.78 ¥ | +15.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.10 ¥ | 3.61 ¥ | +16.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 ¥ | 2.25 ¥ | +17.2 % |
Markets | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 69.45 ¥ | 54.15 ¥ | -22.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13.61 ¥ | 9.55 ¥ | -29.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.76 ¥ | 3.63 ¥ | +31.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.13 ¥ | 12.74 ¥ | +5.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 24.94 ¥ | 42.74 ¥ | +71.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.11 ¥ | 10.47 ¥ | +3.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 40.48 ¥ | 33.89 ¥ | -16.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.10 ¥ | 6.67 ¥ | +9.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.83 ¥ | 5.69 ¥ | +17.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.59 ¥ | 6.21 ¥ | +11.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.31 ¥ | 4.08 ¥ | -5.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.34 ¥ | 2.61 ¥ | -21.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.66 ¥ | 3.31 ¥ | -9.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.67 ¥ | 6.08 ¥ | +7.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.44 ¥ | 3.59 ¥ | -19.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 90.00 ¥ | 72.50 ¥ | -19.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.43 ¥ | 6.32 ¥ | +16.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.66 ¥ | 13.83 ¥ | +18.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 26.00 ¥ | +4.0 % |
Transportation | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +150.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 11.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | +18.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 95.00 ¥ | +58.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.72 ¥ | 31.44 ¥ | -3.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 135,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | +11.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 106,666.67 ¥ | 142,442.86 ¥ | +33.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 313.52 ¥ | 398.18 ¥ | +27.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 101.25 ¥ | 71.32 ¥ | -29.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 85.71 ¥ | 100.75 ¥ | +17.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 166.50 ¥ | 448.83 ¥ | +169.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 166.67 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +22.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 45.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,749.63 ¥ | 5,945.71 ¥ | +58.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 166,627.14 ¥ | 188,809.52 ¥ | +13.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 355.47 ¥ | 475.62 ¥ | +33.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 219.78 ¥ | 254.29 ¥ | +15.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 524.78 ¥ | 623.11 ¥ | +18.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 474.93 ¥ | 813.01 ¥ | +71.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,215.80 ¥ | 6,953.25 ¥ | +116.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,999.51 ¥ | 4,117.33 ¥ | +105.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,998.22 ¥ | 16,192.31 ¥ | +170.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,849.14 ¥ | 8,583.33 ¥ | +123.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,334.06 ¥ | 9,767.76 ¥ | +125.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,518.22 ¥ | 5,356.35 ¥ | +112.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nanjing Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,908.81 ¥ | 12,869.33 ¥ | +86.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.47 | 4.37 | -2.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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