Is the cost of living in Beijing high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Beijing, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Beijing is generally slightly higher than other cities in China, mainly due to the high cost of living in the city center. Eating out and transportation are generally more expensive in Beijing than in other parts of China, although basic groceries can still be found at low prices. Housing expenses are generally lower than in other major cities around the world, although there are some areas of the city where costs are quite high. Non-essential expenses, such as clothing and entertainment, can be expensive in Beijing, but overall it is possible to survive on a relatively low budget," said another expat in Beijing, China, China.
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Is the cost of living in Beijing high?
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