Beijing, China, China — cost of living
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About Beijing, China

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$713
Family of 4 / mo
$1,788
Avg salary (after tax)
$1,762

Beijing, the capital city of China , is a place where ancient history meets modern life. It is famous for its stunning landmarks, like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, which give visitors a glimpse into China's rich past. Walking through the streets, you can see beautiful traditional buildings alongside tall skyscrapers.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $4.53
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $3.09
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $8
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $5.55

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.7
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $80.41

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $0.24
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.04
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.03
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $0.09
  • CappuccinoUSD $0.29

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboUSD $0.37
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $2.16
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $0.28

Food - Grocery

  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.05
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $0.74
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $0.28
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $0.86
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $0.13
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $0.13
  • Dozen EggsUSD $0.13
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $0.15
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $0.28
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $0.08
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $0.13
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $0.27
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $0.86
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $0.1
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.06
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.07
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.06

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $114.78
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $87.98
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $46.36
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $190.93
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $103.82
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $63.6

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $4.14
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $2.11
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $0.74
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $70.47
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,924

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.04
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.13
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $1,654
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $0.74
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $2.76
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $1,519
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.05

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $1.54
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $3.66

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

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