Purchasing Power Calculator

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in your new city to maintain your current lifestyle.

Cape Town
Beijing
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Standard of Living
Cape TownBeijing

To have the same lifestyle in Beijing, you need:

Required salary
$64,286
29% more expensive
than Cape Town
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Cape Town
$50,000
Beijing
$64,286

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

Cape TownVSBeijing

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

29% higher
Current city
Cape Town
$350
/ month
Target city
Beijing
$450
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
35900%
Higher
Meal
Comparison
0%
Lower
Internet
Comparison
60%
Lower
Utilities
Comparison
25%
Higher

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Shanghai
Shanghai
$85,714
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This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.