All 22 neighborhoods in Beijing ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaoyang (CBD) | $1,280/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 2 | Chaoyang (Sanlitun) | $1,250/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 3 | Dongcheng | $1,220/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 4 | Guomao | $1,220/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 5 | Xicheng | $1,180/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 6 | Wangfujing | $1,180/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 7 | Haidian (Zhongguancun) | $1,150/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 8 | Dongzhimen | $1,150/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 9 | Xidan | $1,120/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 10 | Yansha | $1,100/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 11 | Shunyi | $1,080/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 12 | Wangjing | $1,080/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 13 | Zhongguancun South | $1,080/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 14 | Wudaokou | $1,050/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 15 | Lido | $1,050/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 16 | Shijingshan | $850/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 17 | Fengtai | $820/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 18 | Yizhuang | $820/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 19 | Changping | $780/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 20 | Tongzhou | $750/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 21 | Daxing | $720/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 22 | Mentougou | $680/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,000/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Chaoyang (CBD) is approximately 28% more expensive than the Beijing average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,280/mo vs $1,000/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 22 neighborhoods in Beijing, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.