Cities / Asia / China
Beijing
China
One person needs about CN¥11,541 a month here, renting a 1-bedroom flat in the centre. A family of four needs about CN¥32,016.
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All prices in Beijing
Typical price is the median of recent reports, weighted towards the newest. Estimated rows have few reports so far.
Rent
| Item | Typical | What people paid | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom flat, city centreEstimated | CN¥6,698 | 0 reports | |
| 1-bedroom flat, outside the centreEstimated | CN¥4,823 | 0 reports | |
| 3-bedroom flat, city centreEstimated | CN¥14,067 | 0 reports | |
| 3-bedroom flat, outside the centreEstimated | CN¥10,048 | 0 reports |
Groceries
| Item | Typical | What people paid | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk, 1 LEstimated | CN¥5.51 | 0 reports | |
| Fresh white bread, 500 gEstimated | CN¥15.72 | 0 reports | |
| White rice, 1 kgEstimated | CN¥21.20 | 0 reports | |
| Eggs, 12Estimated | CN¥19.64 | 0 reports | |
| Local cheese, 1 kgEstimated | CN¥63.60 | 0 reports | |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kgEstimated | CN¥55.12 | 0 reports | |
| Beef, round or similar, 1 kgEstimated | CN¥76.32 | 0 reports | |
| Apples, 1 kgEstimated | CN¥21.61 | 0 reports | |
| Bananas, 1 kgEstimated | CN¥7.63 | 0 reports | |
| Oranges, 1 kgEstimated | CN¥19.64 | 0 reports | |
| Tomatoes, 1 kgEstimated | CN¥21.61 | 0 reports | |
| Potatoes, 1 kgEstimated | CN¥13.75 | 0 reports | |
| Onions, 1 kgEstimated | CN¥13.75 | 0 reports | |
| Lettuce, 1 headEstimated | CN¥11.00 | 0 reports | |
| Bottled water, 1.5 LEstimated | CN¥9.33 | 0 reports | |
| Bottle of mid-range wineEstimated | CN¥79.02 | 0 reports | |
| Local beer, 0.5 L, from a shopEstimated | CN¥12.72 | 0 reports | |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20Estimated | CN¥73.21 | 0 reports |
Eating out
| Item | Typical | What people paid | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurantEstimated | CN¥62.18 | 0 reports | |
| Three-course dinner for two, mid-range restaurantEstimated | CN¥249 | 0 reports | |
| Fast-food combo mealEstimated | CN¥40.48 | 0 reports | |
| Cappuccino, regularEstimated | CN¥14.76 | 0 reports | |
| Local draft beer, 0.5 LEstimated | CN¥28.13 | 0 reports | |
| Soft drink, 0.33 L, in a caféEstimated | CN¥9.10 | 0 reports |
Getting around
| Item | Typical | What people paid | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way local transit ticketEstimated | CN¥9.07 | 0 reports | |
| Monthly public transport passEstimated | CN¥413 | 0 reports | |
| Taxi, starting fareEstimated | CN¥10.94 | 0 reports | |
| Taxi, per kmEstimated | CN¥5.94 | 0 reports | |
| Petrol, 1 LEstimated | CN¥5.33 | 0 reports |
Bills
| Item | Typical | What people paid | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, heating and cooling for 85 m²Estimated | CN¥765 | 0 reports | |
| Mobile plan with calls and 10 GB+ dataEstimated | CN¥236 | 0 reports | |
| Home internet, 60 Mbps or fasterEstimated | CN¥255 | 0 reports |
Going out
| Item | Typical | What people paid | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership, monthlyEstimated | CN¥304 | 0 reports | |
| Cinema ticketEstimated | CN¥60.72 | 0 reports |
Clothes
| Item | Typical | What people paid | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeans, Levi's 501 or similarEstimated | CN¥360 | 0 reports | |
| Summer dress from a chain storeEstimated | CN¥240 | 0 reports | |
| Running shoes, mid-rangeEstimated | CN¥609 | 0 reports |
Childcare
| Item | Typical | What people paid | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private full-day preschool, monthly, one childEstimated | CN¥6,173 | 0 reports | |
| International primary school, yearly, one childEstimated | CN¥158,847 | 0 reports |
Buying a home
| Item | Typical | What people paid | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per m² to buy a flat, centreEstimated | CN¥32,153 | 0 reports | |
| Price per m² to buy a flat, outside the centreEstimated | CN¥20,765 | 0 reports |
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