Cost of Living in Chongqing
Summary of cost of living in Chongqing, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,802.1 (¥12,256.6), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $481.2 (¥3,272.6), excluding rent.
- Chongqing is 72.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Chongqing is, on average, 91.2% lower than in New York.
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) | ¥165.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ¥32.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ¥8.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥13.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ¥15.11 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥3.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ¥2.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ¥11.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ¥9.75 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ¥1.81 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ¥13.50 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ¥54.43 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ¥10.21 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ¥30.39 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ¥4.63 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ¥3.97 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ¥3.70 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ¥3.74 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ¥1.93 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ¥2.95 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ¥5.75 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ¥4.25 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ¥59.50 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ¥5.25 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥11.25 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ¥20.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ¥2.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ¥150.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ¥10.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ¥3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ¥20.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ¥7.90 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ¥129,900.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ¥111,733.33 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ¥280.80 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ¥49.71 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ¥48.80 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ¥291.67 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ¥70.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ¥40.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ¥1,925.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ¥170,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ¥273.33 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ¥200.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ¥433.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ¥425.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥2,940.83 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥1,247.03 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥6,149.76 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥2,619.27 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ¥1,714.98 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ¥1,077.24 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ¥7,409.82 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.51 | |
Prices in Chongqing
This city had 398 entries in the past 12 months by 30 different contributors.
Last update: 20 May 2026
Last update: 20 May 2026
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| Cost of Living in Chengdu | 222.02 miles |
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