Price Rankings for Beijing, China

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World Ranking

5th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 307 Cities in the World.
12th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 379 Cities in the World.
12th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 161 Cities in the World.
55th Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 398 Cities in the World.
11st Most Expensive Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 315 Cities in the World.
107th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 403 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

3rd Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 79 Cities in Asia
5th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 78 Cities in Asia
7th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 75 Cities in Asia
4th Most Expensive International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 80 Cities in Asia
16th Most Expensive Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 92 Cities in Asia
14th Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 90 Cities in Asia

Eastern Asia Ranking

1st Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 6 Cities in Eastern Asia
2nd Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 12 Cities in Eastern Asia
3rd Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 14 Cities in Eastern Asia
3rd Most Expensive International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 15 Cities in Eastern Asia
3rd Most Expensive Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 15 Cities in Eastern Asia
5th Most Expensive Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 16 Cities in Eastern Asia

RestaurantsValue World
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 30.00 ¥ Very Low 351st/401 53th/93 9th/16
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 200.00 ¥ Very Low 344th/401 49th/93 11st/16
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 37.75 ¥ Very Low 308th/358 48th/86 11st/16
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 8.00 ¥ Very Low 361st/378 69th/75 12th/15
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 15.00 ¥ Very Low 326th/343 63th/69 12th/14
Cappuccino (regular) 22.47 ¥ Low 245th/403 40th/93 11st/16
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 3.19 ¥ Very Low 379th/403 72th/93 14th/16
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.09 ¥ Very Low 358th/401 56th/93 13th/16
MarketsValue World
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 46.32 ¥ High 107th/403 39th/93 14th/16
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 10.54 ¥ Moderate 231st/402 21st/93 11st/16
Rice (white), (1 lb) 3.54 ¥ Very Low 365th/402 60th/92 10th/15
Eggs (regular) (12) 12.15 ¥ Very Low 354th/403 58th/93 12th/16
Local Cheese (1 lb) 51.59 ¥ Very High 55th/398 14th/90 9th/16
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 10.57 ¥ Very Low 382th/402 73th/92 12th/15
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 31.71 ¥ Low 304th/398 46th/90 12th/16
Apples (1 lb) 6.91 ¥ Low 283th/402 56th/93 10th/16
Banana (1 lb) 5.29 ¥ Low 252th/402 42th/93 10th/16
Oranges (1 lb) 5.74 ¥ Low 279th/397 40th/93 10th/16
Tomato (1 lb) 4.27 ¥ Very Low 335th/398 50th/93 12th/16
Potato (1 lb) 2.67 ¥ Very Low 330th/399 49th/93 11st/16
Onion (1 lb) 3.07 ¥ Very Low 324th/399 49th/92 13th/15
Lettuce (1 head) 5.00 ¥ Very Low 344th/396 56th/90 10th/15
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 3.84 ¥ Very Low 339th/401 50th/93 13th/16
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 64.50 ¥ Moderate 197th/367 52th/73 12th/14
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 6.06 ¥ Very Low 368th/379 74th/78 13th/16
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 12.85 ¥ Very Low 298th/369 66th/76 10th/15
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 25.00 ¥ Low 217th/278 39th/68 7th/10
TransportationValue World
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.00 ¥ Low 256th/329 36th/81 7th/15
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 225.00 ¥ Low 154th/232 19th/56 6th/10
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 13.00 ¥ Moderate 124th/207 27th/73 10th/16
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 4.02 ¥ Very Low 140th/169 40th/63 11st/12
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 75.00 ¥ Moderate 47th/109 6th/46 3rd/8
Gasoline (1 gallon) 30.25 ¥ Low 284th/403 56th/93 13th/16
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 133,000.00 ¥ Very Low 150th/161 28th/38 6th/6
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 112,011.76 ¥ Very Low 303th/307 77th/79 12th/14
Utilities (Monthly)Value World
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 374.04 ¥ Very Low 357th/396 70th/92 12th/15
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 63.56 ¥ Very Low 331st/403 50th/93 12th/16
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 90.31 ¥ Very Low 348th/403 62th/93 11st/16
Sports And LeisureValue World
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 353.60 ¥ High 135th/393 38th/92 9th/16
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 131.33 ¥ Moderate 129th/252 25th/74 6th/15
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 60.00 ¥ Low 204th/337 26th/83 7th/15
ChildcareValue World
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 4,825.11 ¥ High 102th/293 14th/82 5th/16
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 170,846.15 ¥ Very High 21st/226 4th/80 3rd/15
Clothing And ShoesValue World
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 445.96 ¥ Moderate 197th/383 20th/88 5th/16
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 249.11 ¥ Low 281st/355 40th/84 10th/15
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 562.81 ¥ Very Low 332th/390 55th/89 8th/16
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 723.41 ¥ Low 228th/368 24th/87 8th/16
Rent Per MonthValue World
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 6,462.50 ¥ Moderate 196th/399 16th/92 6th/16
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 3,273.81 ¥ Low 257th/397 29th/91 6th/15
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 13,909.52 ¥ Moderate 163th/391 19th/93 6th/16
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 7,784.00 ¥ Moderate 213th/396 24th/93 7th/16
Buy Apartment PriceValue World
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 10,064.73 ¥ Very High 11st/315 5th/74 3rd/15
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 4,425.24 ¥ Very High 29th/307 8th/69 5th/14
Salaries And FinancingValue World
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 10,419.48 ¥ Moderate 236th/401 29th/92 9th/16
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 3.64 Very Low 347th/371 73th/77 11st/14
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