Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing (Pekin) and Guiyang Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing (Pekin) and Guiyang

😐 Solo nomad: Beijing (Pekin) is 16.4% more expensive than Guiyang without rent, and 46.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Beijing (Pekin) is 17% more expensive than Guiyang without rent, and 62.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Beijing (Pekin)
Guiyang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.19 Β₯28.98
$2.87 Β₯19.80
45.99%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$27.90 Β₯193
$21.75 Β₯150
28.28%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.34 Β₯36.89
$4.85 Β₯33.50
10.10%
Cappuccino
$3.22 Β₯22.28
$3.09 Β₯21.37
4.21%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.46 Β₯3.17
$0.44 Β₯3.04
4.55%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Β₯1.92
$0.29 Β₯2.02
-3.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.10 Β₯7.60
$0.95 Β₯6.56
15.79%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 Β₯14.13
$2.13 Β₯14.69
-4.23%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Beijing (Pekin)
Guiyang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 Β₯12.05
$1.82 Β₯12.56
-4.40%
White Bread (500g)
$1.60 Β₯11.02
$1.60 Β₯11.02
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.08 Β₯7.43
$0.95 Β₯6.55
13.68%
Eggs
$1.67 Β₯11.56
$1.59 Β₯10.99
5.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$16.05 Β₯111
$12.65 Β₯87.4
26.88%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.15 Β₯21.79
$3.16 Β₯21.82
-0.32%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.46 Β₯65.3
$10.20 Β₯70.5
-7.25%
Apples (1kg)
$2.14 Β₯14.78
$1.89 Β₯13.09
13.23%
Banana (1kg)
$1.58 Β₯10.91
$1.22 Β₯8.43
29.51%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.74 Β₯12.03
$1.49 Β₯10.26
16.78%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.28 Β₯8.83
$1.10 Β₯7.59
16.36%
Potato (1kg)
$0.79 Β₯5.44
$0.74 Β₯5.14
6.76%
Onion (1kg)
$0.92 Β₯6.39
$0.98 Β₯6.75
-6.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.67 Β₯4.64
$0.56 Β₯3.87
19.64%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Β₯3.90
$0.55 Β₯3.81
1.82%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.53 Β₯24.37
$3.08 Β₯21.29
14.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.16 Β₯63.3
$10.72 Β₯74.1
-14.55%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.81 Β₯5.58
$0.78 Β₯5.41
3.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.84 Β₯12.72
$1.67 Β₯11.52
10.18%
🚌 Getting Around
Beijing (Pekin)
Guiyang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.54 Β₯3.72
$0.29 Β₯2.01
86.21%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$30.94 Β₯214
$17.02 Β₯118
81.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.78 Β₯12.29
$1.36 Β₯9.41
30.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 Β₯2.44
$0.33 Β₯2.25
6.06%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.62 Β₯73.4
$6.73 Β₯46.52
57.80%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.14 Β₯7.87
$1.14 Β₯7.85
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$18.6K Β₯128.6K
$19.3K Β₯133.4K
-3.65%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$15.9K Β₯109.6K
$17.5K Β₯121.1K
-9.51%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Beijing (Pekin)
Guiyang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.4 Β₯355
$45.79 Β₯316
12.16%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.91 Β₯61.6
$9.74 Β₯67.3
-8.52%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$12.72 Β₯87.9
$11.60 Β₯80.2
9.66%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Beijing (Pekin)
Guiyang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$49.38 Β₯341
$42.60 Β₯294
15.92%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.96 Β₯124
$13.91 Β₯96.1
29.12%
Cinema Ticket
$8.26 Β₯57.1
$5.95 Β₯41.11
38.82%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Beijing (Pekin)
Guiyang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$684 Β₯4,729
$335 Β₯2,318
104.06%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$23.4K Β₯161.6K
$17.0K Β₯117.7K
37.35%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Beijing (Pekin)
Guiyang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.1 Β₯422
$43.26 Β₯299
41.19%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.09 Β₯243
$30.04 Β₯208
16.81%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$79.1 Β₯546
$70.9 Β₯490
11.51%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.0 Β₯684
$72.1 Β₯498
37.24%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Beijing (Pekin)
Guiyang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$893 Β₯6,171
$280 Β₯1,932
219.35%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$448 Β₯3,098
$191 Β₯1,321
134.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,946 Β₯13.4K
$584 Β₯4,037
233.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,095 Β₯7,567
$365 Β₯2,524
199.79%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$12.6K Β₯87.1K
$2,980 Β₯20.6K
323.19%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$6,295 Β₯43.5K
$2,062 Β₯14.2K
205.27%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Beijing (Pekin)
Guiyang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,553 Β₯10.7K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.64
3.89
-6.43%

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Last update for Beijing (Pekin): March 1, 2026

Last update for Guiyang: March 2, 2026

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