Cost of Living in Changsha
Summary of cost of living in Changsha, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,042.2$ (14,437.0¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 544.9$ (3,852.4¥), excluding rent.
- Changsha is 65.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Changsha is, on average, 89.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 150.00 ¥ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 31.50 ¥ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.96 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 23.00 ¥ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.33 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.81 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 13.14 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 14.97 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.95 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 11.70 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 50.50 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.81 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 31.24 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.33 ¥ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 4.26 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.72 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 6.01 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.99 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 4.90 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.20 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.80 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 84.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.08 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.60 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 20.00 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.25 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 9.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 45.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.99 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,900.00 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 117,800.00 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 312.29 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 89.00 ¥ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 100.00 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 416.00 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 162.50 ¥ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 42.50 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,280.00 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 98,000.00 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 607.25 ¥ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 221.20 ¥ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 589.60 ¥ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 500.00 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,700.00 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,241.67 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,860.00 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,566.67 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,528.61 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,126.49 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,752.21 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.49 |
Prices in Changsha
This city had 343 entries in the past 12 months by 35 different contributors.
Last update: 3 December 2025
Last update: 3 December 2025
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