Is it expensive to live in Beijing?

Compared to a lot of other worldwide capital cities Beijing is much cheaper , but in comparison to other Chinese cities, then it's more expensive . A lot depends on your perspective and your current cost of living . A great tool for comparing the cost of living in Beijing to your current home city is Numbeo .

How many people live in Beijing?

Beijing is an ever expanding city, growing in districts and number of people. As of 2018 approximately 22 million people reside in Beijing.

What is the air quality like in Beijing?

In recent years the air in Beijing has drastically improved . August 2019 has been one of Beijing's strongest months on record. The steps taken have made a drastically positive impact compared to previous years. Despite the positive steps, there is no denying China and certain cities have had problems with pollution in recent years but they have been addressed greatly in recent years.

Is there a large expat community in Beijing?

Yes there is. Being a capital city, with a huge population naturally Beijing has a large expat society. Many international companies have a basis in Beijing which also helps. Many expats reside or go to the Sanlitun area of Beijing which boasts many western bars and restaurants.

Can I use Uber in Beijing?

No, but there is an alternative that you can use in either Chinese or English and that is DiDi .

Is Beijing a safe place to live?

China is one of the safer countries you could wish to be based in. Despite the large numbers of people the locals are generally incredibly welcoming if not sometimes curious. Crime rates are very low and even in the dark, you would mainly have zero issues walking home.

Can I use a VPN in Beijing?

Yes you can and a VPN is needed if you wish to access all the blocked websites in China such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, Instagram etc.

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