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Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in China

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Economic & Living Costs in China
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

15-40 ¥
Avg: 27.5 ¥

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

100-300 ¥
Avg: 200 ¥

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

30-45 ¥
Avg: 37.5 ¥

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

5-20 ¥
Avg: 12.5 ¥
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

1500-7500.32 ¥
Avg: 4500.16 ¥

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

1000-4000 ¥
Avg: 2500 ¥

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

3000-15478.95 ¥
Avg: 9239.47 ¥

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

2000-8057.89 ¥
Avg: 5028.95 ¥
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

2-5 ¥
Avg: 3.5 ¥

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

10-40 ¥
Avg: 25 ¥

Monthly Transport Pass

90-300 ¥
Avg: 195 ¥

Gasoline (1L)

7-8.7 ¥
Avg: 7.85 ¥
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

204-653.85 ¥
Avg: 428.92 ¥

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

50-129 ¥
Avg: 89.5 ¥

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

29-128 ¥
Avg: 78.5 ¥
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

9-20 ¥
Avg: 14.5 ¥

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

6-22 ¥
Avg: 14 ¥

Eggs (12)

6-18 ¥
Avg: 12 ¥

Local Cheese (1kg)

45-200 ¥
Avg: 122.5 ¥
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

100-800 ¥
Avg: 450 ¥

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

50-150 ¥
Avg: 100 ¥

Cinema Ticket

35-60 ¥
Avg: 47.5 ¥

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

1500-10000 ¥
Avg: 5750 ¥
Last updated: 2026-04-03