Cost of Living in Beijing
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Beijing, China.
Overall, the cost of living in Beijing is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 36 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)40
Groceries index46
Dining out index38
Transport index20
Utilities index34
Median annual salary$20,000
Minimum wage$3.40/hr
Est. monthly childcare$450
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation0.4%
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