Cost of Living in China
Summary of cost of living in China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 12,524.9kn (13,565.6¥), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 3,480.3kn (3,769.5¥), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in China is, on average, 54.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in China is, on average, 73.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.47 kn | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 166.19 kn | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 32.32 kn | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.46 kn | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.85 kn | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 20.48 kn | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.05 kn | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.91 kn | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 45.35 kn | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 9.97 kn | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.82 kn | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.64 kn | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 39.66 kn | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.91 kn | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 32.33 kn | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.39 kn | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.83 kn | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.47 kn | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.51 kn | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.24 kn | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.70 kn | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.97 kn | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 kn | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 73.86 kn | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.37 kn | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.86 kn | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 23.08 kn | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.77 kn | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 138.49 kn | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 9.23 kn | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.71 kn | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 44.32 kn | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 28.80 kn | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 129,260.28 kn | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 111,803.67 kn | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 337.11 kn | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.22 kn | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 76.16 kn | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 270.76 kn | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 99.02 kn | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 41.55 kn | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,732.88 kn | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 117,619.80 kn | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 307.09 kn | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 216.88 kn | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 480.09 kn | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 496.56 kn | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,939.10 kn | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,766.40 kn | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,313.45 kn | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,641.06 kn | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,102.87 kn | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,910.74 kn | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,220.72 kn | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.09 |
Prices in China
This country had 15427 entries in the past 12 months by 1365 different contributors.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in China
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Shanghai | 38.7 | 24.2 | 32.2 | 37.7 | 29.0 | 92.5 | |
| Shenzhen | 36.5 | 17.6 | 28.1 | 39.4 | 23.8 | 116.9 | |
| Beijing | 36.4 | 22.0 | 30.0 | 35.8 | 24.3 | 91.0 | |
| Guangzhou | 34.7 | 12.1 | 24.7 | 41.7 | 20.6 | 101.6 | |
| Hangzhou | 33.7 | 12.7 | 24.3 | 37.7 | 23.5 | 103.7 | |
| Nanjing | 29.6 | 10.1 | 20.9 | 33.3 | 20.9 | 94.6 | |
| Chengdu | 27.9 | 7.0 | 18.6 | 34.3 | 20.4 | 98.2 |
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