Cost of Living Comparison Between Taiyuan and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Beijing are 26.7% higher than in Taiyuan (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Beijing are 77.1% higher than in Taiyuan | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 369.9% higher than in Taiyuan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 52.0% higher than in Taiyuan | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 17.7% higher than in Taiyuan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 31.4% higher than in Taiyuan | |
Restaurants | Taiyuan Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +100.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 37.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +8.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 18.50 ¥ | 27.00 ¥ | +45.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.88 ¥ | 3.59 ¥ | -7.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 ¥ | 2.25 ¥ | -10.1 % |
Markets | Taiyuan Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 37.85 ¥ | 54.11 ¥ | +42.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 18.14 ¥ | 9.38 ¥ | -48.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.40 ¥ | 3.73 ¥ | +55.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.41 ¥ | 12.74 ¥ | +98.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 45.36 ¥ | 44.04 ¥ | -2.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.07 ¥ | 10.47 ¥ | +15.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 31.75 ¥ | 33.89 ¥ | +6.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.99 ¥ | 6.86 ¥ | +37.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.63 ¥ | 5.65 ¥ | +55.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.72 ¥ | 6.21 ¥ | +128.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.18 ¥ | 4.08 ¥ | +28.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.66 ¥ | 2.61 ¥ | +56.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 ¥ | 3.31 ¥ | +143.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.00 ¥ | 5.81 ¥ | +93.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.00 ¥ | 3.60 ¥ | +20.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 65.00 ¥ | 72.50 ¥ | +11.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.00 ¥ | 6.44 ¥ | +28.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 ¥ | 13.92 ¥ | +39.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
Transportation | Taiyuan Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +177.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | +62.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | +44.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 ¥ | 93.41 ¥ | +273.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 30.85 ¥ | 31.44 ¥ | +1.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 167,400.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | -10.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 164,400.00 ¥ | 140,565.00 ¥ | -14.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Taiyuan Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 488.17 ¥ | 398.18 ¥ | -18.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 69.67 ¥ | 72.57 ¥ | +4.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 100.00 ¥ | 98.14 ¥ | -1.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Taiyuan Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 300.00 ¥ | 448.83 ¥ | +49.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 60.00 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +238.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 35.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +71.4 % |
Childcare | Taiyuan Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,000.00 ¥ | 6,040.76 ¥ | +101.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 30,000.00 ¥ | 182,368.42 ¥ | +507.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Taiyuan Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 173.33 ¥ | 473.45 ¥ | +173.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 350.00 ¥ | 254.28 ¥ | -27.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ¥ | 616.02 ¥ | +23.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 466.67 ¥ | 812.99 ¥ | +74.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Taiyuan Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,500.00 ¥ | 7,000.70 ¥ | +366.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 700.00 ¥ | 4,056.41 ¥ | +479.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,666.67 ¥ | 16,192.31 ¥ | +341.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,750.00 ¥ | 8,538.46 ¥ | +387.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Taiyuan Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,656.76 ¥ | 9,767.76 ¥ | +489.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 843.86 ¥ | 5,356.35 ¥ | +534.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Taiyuan Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,625.00 ¥ | 13,095.56 ¥ | +132.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.83 | 4.37 | +14.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 18 | 210 |
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