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Beijing
Beijing, China — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 58.0 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 58.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 46.0 |
| Population | 21,540,000 |
About Beijing
Beijing has a composite price-level index of 58.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 46.0, making it a moderately priced city. It is home to roughly 21.5 million people and uses the CNY. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Beijing so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
The comparisons below show how Beijing stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Beijing?
Beijing has a composite price-level index of 58.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 46.0.
What currency is used in Beijing?
Beijing uses the CNY.
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Last updated 2026-06-01