Cost of Living Guide
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
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