Beijing, China

General Information

Beijing, previously romanized as Peking, is the capital city of China. With more than 22 million residents, it is the world's most populous national capital city, as well as China's second largest city by urban area, after Shanghai. It is located in Northern China, and is governed as a municipality under the direct administration of the State Council with 16 urban districts. Beijing is mostly surrounded by Hebei Province and neighbors Tianjin to the southeast; together, the three divisions form the Jing-Jin-Ji cluster.

• Population: 21,800,000+ (Metro Area)
• Area: 16,410 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 39.906665802002, Longitude: 116.39749908447
• Timezone: Timezone info not available
• Current Local Time: ailab

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): 7,000 - 12,000 CNY
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): 4,500 - 8,000 CNY
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 15,000 - 30,000 CNY
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): 10,000 - 18,000 CNY
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: 1,500 - 2,500 CNY
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): 25 - 50 CNY
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): 150 - 300 CNY
• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Gas): 400 - 800 CNY per month
• Internet: 100 - 200 CNY per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: 300 - 800 CNY per month
• Private School / Childcare: 4,000 - 15,000 CNY per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: 200 - 400 CNY
• Car Fuel (1 liter): 8 - 10 CNY

Transportation

• Public Transport Monthly Pass: 200 - 400 CNY
• Single Metro Ticket: 3 - 7 CNY
• Metro System: Yes (Extensive network)
• Taxi Start Price: 13 - 15 CNY

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): 9,000 - 15,000 CNY
• IT Professionals (Junior): 10,000 - 18,000 CNY
• IT Professionals (Senior): 20,000 - 40,000 CNY
• Engineering: 12,000 - 25,000 CNY
• Banking / Finance: 15,000 - 35,000 CNY
• Teaching: 8,000 - 18,000 CNY
• Healthcare (Nurses): 8,000 - 15,000 CNY
• Healthcare (Doctors): 20,000 - 50,000 CNY
• Administrative Jobs: 7,000 - 12,000 CNY
• Retail / Sales: 6,000 - 10,000 CNY
• Freelancers / Consultants: 12,000 - 40,000 CNY

Average Monthly Cost for a Family

• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 15,000 - 30,000 CNY
• Groceries (Family of 4): 4,000 - 8,000 CNY
• Utilities: 600 - 1,200 CNY
• Internet: 100 - 200 CNY
• Transportation: 800 - 1,500 CNY
• Dining Out: 1,500 - 3,000 CNY
• Schooling (1 Child Private): 4,000 - 15,000 CNY
• Miscellaneous / Entertainment: 1,500 - 3,500 CNY

Tourist Attractions

• The Great Wall of China (Badaling)
• The Forbidden City
• Tiananmen Square
• Temple of Heaven
• Summer Palace

Major Events

• Chinese New Year Celebrations
• Beijing International Film Festival
• National Day Celebrations (October 1)
• Beijing Marathon