Should I move to Beijing?

Beijing, China has a cost of living 61.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 38.7). It is ranked #427 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 94.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in China earning CNY 391,079 gross take home approximately CNY 22,616/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Beijing?

The cost of living in Beijing is 61.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 38.7). Groceries are 58.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 74.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately CNY 4,659 per month. Local purchasing power index is 94.8 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in China?

In China, a gross salary of CNY 391,079 per year results in approximately CNY 22,616 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 30.6%). Use our China tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇨🇳 China · #427 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Beijing?

61.3% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-61.3%

vs NYC

CNY 4,659

Uppskattad hyra i

CNY 22,616

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Beijing?

Exempel: CNY 391,079 brutto/år i China → CNY 22,616/mån netto efter skatt (30.6% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig China skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Beijing

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

38.7 Affordable

Hyra

23.2 Very affordable

Livsmedel

41.9 Affordable

Restauranger

25.8 Very affordable

Köpkraft

94.8 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Beijing

1 rum — Stadskärna CNY 4,659/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum CNY 3,494/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna CNY 8,107/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i China

CNY 391,079 → CNY 22,616/Nettolön (30.6% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig China skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇨🇳 Shenzhen

China

CoL index 39.2

Jämför Shenzhen vs Beijing → →

🇨🇳 Guangzhou

China

CoL index 37.1

Jämför Guangzhou vs Beijing → →

🇨🇳 Shanghai

China

CoL index 40.7

Jämför Shanghai vs Beijing → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Beijing — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig China skattekalkylator →

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