Cost of Living in Hefei
Summary of cost of living in Hefei, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,143.0$ (14,784.9¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 571.7$ (3,944.4¥), excluding rent.
- Hefei is 52.6% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Hefei is, on average, 86.2% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 ¥ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 150.00 ¥ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 30.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.00 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 13.50 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 16.60 ¥ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.58 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.00 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 11.25 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 12.02 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.38 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 13.20 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 42.07 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 21.59 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 37.46 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.68 ¥ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 5.13 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.69 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.70 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.27 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.18 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 6.67 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.50 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 65.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 8.33 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 13.00 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 24.00 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 300.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 8.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.56 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 130,000.00 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 128,200.00 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 337.75 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 63.00 ¥ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 99.75 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 431.75 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 103.33 ¥ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 42.50 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,833.33 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 65,000.00 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 602.33 ¥ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 215.00 ¥ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 425.00 ¥ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 650.00 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,740.00 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,220.00 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,125.00 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,460.00 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,384.49 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,285.15 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,583.33 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.44 | |
Prices in Hefei
This city had 233 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 22 February 2026
Last update: 22 February 2026
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