Budget LabBeijing, China

Budget Lab·

Monthly cost breakdown by lifestyle tier with regional comparison.

One-bedroom apartment, mix of cooking and eating out, regular activities.

Rent$650
Groceries$200
Activities$146
Utilities$68
Dining$53
Transport$29
Buffer$117
Total$1,263
Budget model: solo adult, balancedlifestyle · Based on local price data, economic indices & open statistical sources
Confidence: Medium

How rent compares

Compared across China

Beijing: 950. Typical range in China: 550950. Low anchor: Shenyang, 450. High anchor: Shanghai, 1400.

5 cities tracked