Beijing, China
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Beijing, China: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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117%
Quality of life -
42%
Cost of living -
72%
Connectivity -
58%
Weather
47
General
| Currency | CNY |
| Population (in millions) | 21 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 140 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 20% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Chaoyang, Haidian |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 1,500 |
| Top selling local beer | Tsingtao |
| Most popular local dish | Peking Duck |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Summer Palace |
| Discount airline | AirChina |
| Major airline | Air China |
| Largest ride sharing company | Didi Chuxing |
| Primary train stations | Beijing West Railway Station, Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing Railway Station |
| Primary airports | Beijing Capital Airport, Beijing Nanyuan Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 100000 CNY |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | No.19 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | A,C |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Suning |
| Best internet carrier | China Telecom |
| Primary cellular carrier | China Mobile |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 200 CNY |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Watsons |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $25,890 / year |
| Average annual income | $25000 |
| Sales tax rate | 11% |
| Income tax rate | 45% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 180 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 5.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 CNY |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | China Construction Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 119 (fire), 120 (ambulance), 110 (police) |
| Polution per square meter | 1,250 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 72 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
117%
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72%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
377%
Property to income -
28%
Crime -
68%
Healthcare -
58%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | CN¥10,458 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.98% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | CN¥6,716 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | CN¥199,167 |
Cost of living
42%
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Purchasing Power
65%
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Rent
35%
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Food
46%
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Restaurant
32%
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Workspace
80%
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Transport
43%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | CN¥7,926.47 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | CN¥4,357.14 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | CN¥19,350.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | CN¥10,026.83 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | CN¥238.75 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | CN¥14.14 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | CN¥14.52 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | CN¥13.43 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | CN¥91.08 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | CN¥4.48 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | CN¥100.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | CN¥7.30 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CN¥17.25 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | CN¥30.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | CN¥27.15 |
| Apples (1kg) | CN¥14.94 |
| Oranges (1kg) | CN¥14.71 |
| Potato (1kg) | CN¥6.31 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | CN¥6.34 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | CN¥8.86 |
| Tomato (1kg) | CN¥10.62 |
| Banana (1kg) | CN¥13.98 |
| Onion (1kg) | CN¥7.53 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | CN¥85.51 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | CN¥30.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | CN¥215.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | CN¥40.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | CN¥10.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | CN¥28.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | CN¥3.58 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | CN¥2.64 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | CN¥31.63 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | CN¥403.87 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | CN¥0.28 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | CN¥141.31 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | CN¥404.80 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | CN¥238.75 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | CN¥70.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | CN¥5.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | CN¥300.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | CN¥8.71 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | CN¥160,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | CN¥157,986.36 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | CN¥14.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | CN¥3.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | CN¥80.00 |
