Cost of Living in Changsha

Summary of cost of living in Changsha, China:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 2.74 $ 2.06-3.84
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 20.58 $ 13.17-41.15
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 4.80 $ 3.43-5.21
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 1.10 $ 0.69-1.23
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 1.85 $ 1.37-2.19
Cappuccino (regular) 3.22 $ 1.77-4.80
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 0.41 $ 0.34-0.69
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.27 $ 0.27-0.27
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 6.93 $ 5.19-8.23
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.95 $ 1.24-2.74
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.40 $ 0.25-0.62
Eggs (regular) (12) 1.71 $ 0.67-2.47
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.45 $ 2.49-18.67
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 1.48 $ 0.75-2.49
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 4.30 $ 2.49-6.22
Apples (1 lb) 0.83 $ 0.31-1.24
Banana (1 lb) 0.60 $ 0.50-1.24
Oranges (1 lb) 0.81 $ 0.25-1.56
Tomato (1 lb) 0.78 $ 0.31-1.24
Potato (1 lb) 0.44 $ 0.12-0.75
Onion (1 lb) 0.73 $ 0.19-1.00
Lettuce (1 head) 0.48 $ 0.27-1.37
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.41 $ 0.27-0.55
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 13.72 $ 9.47-16.46
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.86 $ 0.27-1.37
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 1.65 $ 0.55-2.74
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 2.74 $ 2.74-4.12
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.34 $ 0.27-0.55
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 13.72 $ 11.93-15.31
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 1.10 $ 1.10-1.37
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 0.44 $ 0.44-0.66
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 8.23 $
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.31 $ 4.15-4.67
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 21,948.48 $ 19,204.92-24,692.04
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 20,576.70 $ 23,320.26-24,692.04
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 41.81 $ 27.44-85.92
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 13.28 $ 4.12-17.56
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 13.37 $ 12.35-16.46
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 50.66 $ 10.97-109.61
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 25.72 $ 13.72-34.29
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 5.49 $ 5.21-6.17
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 305.22 $ 274.36-342.94
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 8,505.03 $ 5,487.12-11,522.95
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 83.30 $ 27.44-123.32
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 37.20 $ 20.44-54.87
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 87.27 $ 48.01-123.32
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 92.56 $ 32.92-137.04
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 205.77 $ 192.05-548.71
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 157.75 $ 109.74-260.64
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 502.07 $ 411.53-1,166.01
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 438.97 $ 274.36-754.48
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 191.53 $ 152.93-255.95
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 505.68 $ 192.64-726.42
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 786.49 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 3.81 3.00-4.20

Prices in Changsha

This city had 201 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: February 2025
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