Cost of Living in Changsha
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Summary of cost of living in Changsha, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,003.2$ (14,384.1¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 551.8$ (3,962.2¥), excluding rent.
- Changsha is 63.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Changsha is, on average, 89.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.79 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 20.89 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 4.87 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.11 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.88 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.03 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.41 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.27 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.07 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.08 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.40 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.65 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.18 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.43 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.37 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.75 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.84 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.42 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.49 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.41 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.53 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.45 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.79 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.35 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 13.93 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.18 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.45 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.36 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.35 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,673.76 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,855.18 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 43.49 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.39 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 14.62 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.93 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.63 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 5.57 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 317.52 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,381.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.57 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.81 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.55 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 69.63 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 206.11 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 169.90 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 515.28 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 358.61 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 199.44 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 398.79 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 707.46 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.89 |
Prices in Changsha
This city had 258 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: 25 March 2025
Last update: 25 March 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Xiangtan | 32.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Changde | 106.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiayu County | 156.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Xianning | 169.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jingzhou | 205.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wuhan | 217.25 miles |
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