Cost of Living in Beijing, China
China · East Asia
Monthly budget from $860 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$860
/mo
Standard
$1,563
/mo
Comfort
$2,968
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $450 | $240 | $60 | $110 | $860/mo |
| Standard | $810 | $425 | $116 | $212 | $1,563/mo |
| Comfort | $1,620 | $700 | $224 | $424 | $2,968/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
China's ancient capital with Great Wall, Forbidden City, Peking duck, and hutong alley culture
Internet: 72 Mbps
Safety: 4.5/5
Nomad score: 3.5/5