Cost of Living in Guangzhou
Summary of cost of living in Guangzhou, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,203.1$ (15,026.8¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 591.4$ (4,034.1¥), excluding rent.
- Guangzhou is 64.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Guangzhou is, on average, 87.5% 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) | 200.00 ¥ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 21.56 ¥ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.50 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.21 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 13.08 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 12.35 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.32 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 11.12 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 50.38 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 15.52 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 40.71 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.20 ¥ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.50 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.56 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.96 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.91 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 3.26 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5.62 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.24 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 60.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.13 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.39 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 26.00 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 12.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.51 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.97 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,900.00 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 131,733.33 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 417.53 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 105.60 ¥ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 98.85 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 451.56 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 74.17 ¥ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 44.50 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 11,185.71 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 169,175.00 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 294.44 ¥ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 227.50 ¥ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 517.18 ¥ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 403.50 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,085.00 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,854.67 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 8,912.50 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,800.00 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,642.74 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,233.58 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 9,265.47 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.56 | |
Prices in Guangzhou
This city had 669 entries in the past 12 months by 73 different contributors.
Last update: 21 April 2026
Last update: 21 April 2026
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Shilong | 56.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shenzhen | 87.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huizhou | 97.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yunfu | 115.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shaoguan | 144.80 miles |
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for a normal person in the city they make around 7K-10K normally, regardless of occupation, just a standard making of living, you can't dream for a property owning by this income but you live decent if you just rent places or, if lucky enough you are from local.
daily expense varies a lot, from 3k to max