Is Daxing Expensive?

Beijing, China

-28% vs Beijing avg

Living in Daxing, Beijing

Daxing is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Beijing, with a cost of living index of 31.3 — that is -28% compared to the Beijing average. Ranked #21 of 22, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥4,847/month, compared to a range of ¥4,578 in Mentougou to ¥8,617 in Chaoyang (CBD).

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Daxing, housing takes up roughly 30% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 16%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ¥193,880 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Daxing

Salaries in Daxing reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 31.3:

After tax and deductions of 31.8% in China, take-home pay for someone earning ¥193,880 would be roughly ¥132,226/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

31.3
COLI Index
0.72x
vs City Avg
¥4,847
Est. 1BR Rent
#21
of 22 Areas
31.8%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Daxing

Estimated annual deductions on a ¥158,032 salary in Daxing, Beijing (local employee).

Income Tax
9%
Five Insurances + Housing Fund
22.5%
Total Deductions: 31.8%
Est. Take-Home: ¥107,788/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Daxing would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $23,475
London GBP £20,202
Dubai AED AED 117,464

Other Neighborhoods in Beijing

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Chaoyang (CBD) 55.7 1.28x +28%
Chaoyang (Sanlitun) 54.4 1.25x +25%
Dongcheng 53.1 1.22x +22%
Guomao 53.1 1.22x +22%
Xicheng 51.3 1.18x +18%

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Compare Daxing

Daxing vs Mentougou Daxing vs Tongzhou

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Daxing:

Jiading, Shanghai Guangming, Shenzhen Buji, Shenzhen Tetuán, Madrid Khao San, Bangkok Bangsue, Bangkok

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daxing expensive in Beijing?

Daxing is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Beijing. It costs about -28% less than the city average, ranking #21 out of 22 neighborhoods.

How does Daxing compare to the Beijing average?

The cost of living in Daxing is well below the Beijing average. With a multiplier of 0.72x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -28% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.