Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Paris is 113.4% higher than in Beijing (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Paris is 101.5% higher than in Beijing | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 78.6% higher than in Beijing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 213.9% higher than in Beijing | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 113.1% higher than in Beijing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 31.6% higher than in Beijing | |
Restaurants | Beijing Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 ¥ (3.66 €) |
123.03 ¥ (15.00 €) |
+310.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
180.00 ¥ (21.95 €) |
574.14 ¥ (70.00 €) |
+219.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 ¥ (4.27 €) |
98.42 ¥ (12.00 €) |
+181.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
7.00 ¥ (0.85 €) |
57.41 ¥ (7.00 €) |
+720.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
15.00 ¥ (1.83 €) |
49.21 ¥ (6.00 €) |
+228.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
21.08 ¥ (2.57 €) |
35.77 ¥ (4.36 €) |
+69.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.93 ¥ (0.48 €) |
31.67 ¥ (3.86 €) |
+704.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.25 ¥ (0.27 €) |
20.28 ¥ (2.47 €) |
+802.7 % |
Markets | Beijing Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
13.61 ¥ (1.66 €) |
11.17 ¥ (1.36 €) |
-18.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
10.81 ¥ (1.32 €) |
12.89 ¥ (1.57 €) |
+19.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.97 ¥ (0.48 €) |
9.30 ¥ (1.13 €) |
+134.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
13.09 ¥ (1.60 €) |
36.90 ¥ (4.50 €) |
+182.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
42.81 ¥ (5.22 €) |
79.64 ¥ (9.71 €) |
+86.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.70 ¥ (1.30 €) |
53.47 ¥ (6.52 €) |
+399.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
35.13 ¥ (4.28 €) |
67.36 ¥ (8.21 €) |
+91.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.75 ¥ (0.82 €) |
10.85 ¥ (1.32 €) |
+60.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
5.49 ¥ (0.67 €) |
7.82 ¥ (0.95 €) |
+42.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.77 ¥ (0.70 €) |
9.50 ¥ (1.16 €) |
+64.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
4.57 ¥ (0.56 €) |
12.37 ¥ (1.51 €) |
+170.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.58 ¥ (0.31 €) |
7.09 ¥ (0.86 €) |
+174.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.83 ¥ (0.34 €) |
8.43 ¥ (1.03 €) |
+197.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.58 ¥ (0.56 €) |
13.20 ¥ (1.61 €) |
+188.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
3.82 ¥ (0.47 €) |
5.83 ¥ (0.71 €) |
+52.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 ¥ (8.53 €) |
65.62 ¥ (8.00 €) |
-6.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.92 ¥ (0.72 €) |
18.46 ¥ (2.25 €) |
+212.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.54 ¥ (1.53 €) |
28.45 ¥ (3.47 €) |
+126.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (3.05 €) |
106.63 ¥ (13.00 €) |
+326.5 % |
Transportation | Beijing Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.00 ¥ (0.49 €) |
20.50 ¥ (2.50 €) |
+412.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
230.00 ¥ (28.04 €) |
729.97 ¥ (89.00 €) |
+217.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
13.00 ¥ (1.58 €) |
65.62 ¥ (8.00 €) |
+404.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.93 ¥ (0.48 €) |
19.80 ¥ (2.41 €) |
+404.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
49.00 ¥ (5.97 €) |
336.77 ¥ (41.06 €) |
+587.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
7.71 ¥ (0.94 €) |
14.94 ¥ (1.82 €) |
+93.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
129,900.00 ¥ (15,837.70 €) |
253,440.25 ¥ (30,900.00 €) |
+95.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
113,456.39 ¥ (13,832.86 €) |
261,813.07 ¥ (31,920.83 €) |
+130.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Beijing Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
368.03 ¥ (44.87 €) |
1,890.01 ¥ (230.43 €) |
+413.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
65.26 ¥ (7.96 €) |
114.82 ¥ (14.00 €) |
+75.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
96.83 ¥ (11.81 €) |
235.99 ¥ (28.77 €) |
+143.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Beijing Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
445.04 ¥ (54.26 €) |
313.81 ¥ (38.26 €) |
-29.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
141.06 ¥ (17.20 €) |
145.53 ¥ (17.74 €) |
+3.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
55.00 ¥ (6.71 €) |
110.73 ¥ (13.50 €) |
+101.3 % |
Childcare | Beijing Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
5,000.21 ¥ (609.64 €) |
10,126.13 ¥ (1,234.60 €) |
+102.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
173,069.16 ¥ (21,100.98 €) |
163,331.11 ¥ (19,913.69 €) |
-5.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Beijing Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
408.66 ¥ (49.82 €) |
819.80 ¥ (99.95 €) |
+100.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
256.27 ¥ (31.25 €) |
355.58 ¥ (43.35 €) |
+38.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
561.25 ¥ (68.43 €) |
854.23 ¥ (104.15 €) |
+52.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
722.00 ¥ (88.03 €) |
1,157.50 ¥ (141.12 €) |
+60.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Beijing Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,694.12 ¥ (816.16 €) |
11,041.36 ¥ (1,346.19 €) |
+64.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,650.00 ¥ (445.02 €) |
8,114.58 ¥ (989.35 €) |
+122.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
15,505.56 ¥ (1,890.47 €) |
24,779.35 ¥ (3,021.15 €) |
+59.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
8,088.89 ¥ (986.22 €) |
16,677.30 ¥ (2,033.33 €) |
+106.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Beijing Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
8,075.31 ¥ (984.56 €) |
9,477.33 ¥ (1,155.50 €) |
+17.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
4,038.08 ¥ (492.33 €) |
6,352.73 ¥ (774.54 €) |
+57.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Beijing Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
10,429.29 ¥ (1,271.56 €) |
27,649.25 ¥ (3,371.06 €) |
+165.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.40 | 3.29 | -3.3 % |
| Last update: | 13 February 2026 | 13 February 2026 | |
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| Cost of Living in Chengde | 138.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Qinhuangdao | 188.26 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Orleans | 82.41 miles |