Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$450.00
$1,800.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Beijing |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$20.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily SIM card and data plan |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Minimal groceries, mostly eating out |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$600.00
$25.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Entry fees, tours, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Travel insurance daily cost |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa renewals and permits |
| Total |
$845.00
$3,450.00
$133.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$650.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Price for a pint in a mid-range bar.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.00
Typical local restaurant meal.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.50
Standard fast food chain combo meal.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.20
Price per kg, seasonal variations apply.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.50
Standard white bread loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Per liter, local brands.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.80
Per kg, common varieties.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.50
Per kg, fresh local chicken.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$8.00
Per kg, quality varies.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.00
Per bottle, imported mid-range wine.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Base fare for taxi trip.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Per kilometer charge.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$25.00
Unlimited metro and bus rides.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.10
Per liter, regular unleaded.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.00
Basic plan with data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$20.00
Home broadband monthly cost.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.00
Mid-range gym, monthly fee.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$12.00
Per hour, weekend rates tend to be higher.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$6.00
Standard ticket price.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Mid-range brand, per pair.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$30.00
Mid-range quality.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Mid-range brand.
per pair