Cost of Living in Beijing

How much does it cost to live in Beijing?

Generally, Beijing is relatively cheap compared to Europe or North America. How much money you spend depends on your lifestyle, however. A rate between 50 CNY6.03 EUR
7.93 USD
5.01 GBP
 and 100 CNY12.05 EUR
15.86 USD
10.03 GBP
per day should be a realistic amount to calculate with. Also add in any costs of traveling, going out, or sightseeing that you might want to do.

A random list of prices in Chinese Renminbi (RMB/CNY):

(Hover over the prices in CNY to see the values in EURO, USD and GBP)

• Bus ticket - 1 CNY0.12 EUR
  0.16 USD
  0.1 GBP
  
• Subway ticket - 2 CNY0.24 EUR
  0.32 USD
  0.2 GBP
  
• Can of soda - 3 CNY0.36 EUR
  0.48 USD
  0.3 GBP
  
• Taxi - 10 CNY1.21 EUR
  1.59 USD
  1 GBP
  (for the first 3 km) (2 CNY0.24 EUR
  0.32 USD
  0.2 GBP
  per additional km)
• Dinner at a Chinese restaurant - 20 CNY2.41 EUR
  3.17 USD
  2.01 GBP
  
• Fast food meal - 20 CNY2.41 EUR
  3.17 USD
  2.01 GBP
  
• New bicycle - 300 CNY36.15 EUR
  47.58 USD
  30.09 GBP
  
• Local draft beer (0,5L) - 15 CNY1.81 EUR
  2.38 USD
  1.5 GBP
  (or 10 CNY1.21 EUR
  1.59 USD
  1 GBP
  every Wednesday at Hutong School nights in Beer Mania)

What are exchange rates between the Euro or USD and Chinese currency (RMB/CNY)?

Exchange rates:

• 1 USD = 6.3 RMB
• 1 EUR = 8.3 RMB

CNY = RMB = Renminbi - The People's Currency