Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 53% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)

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These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025. Exchange rate: 0.21885 AUD / CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 725 prices entered by 84 different people.

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