Cost of Living in Jinan
Summary of cost of living in Jinan, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,692.9$ (11,548.3¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 464.2$ (3,166.4¥), excluding rent.
- Jinan is 61.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Jinan is, on average, 82.3% lower than in Columbus.
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) | 160.00 ¥ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 33.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.41 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 13.47 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 15.24 ¥ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.00 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.50 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 12.16 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 8.80 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.67 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.85 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 36.09 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.02 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 34.20 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.20 ¥ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.30 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.86 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.16 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.02 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.36 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.71 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.33 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 68.22 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.62 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.96 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 12.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.38 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.58 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,900.00 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 110,480.81 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 489.26 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 45.55 ¥ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 34.37 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 209.11 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 62.41 ¥ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 40.00 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,454.77 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 151,548.83 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 226.00 ¥ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 298.86 ¥ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 496.77 ¥ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 468.22 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,686.88 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 913.87 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,878.28 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,271.08 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,543.56 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 824.23 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,730.16 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.28 | |
Prices in Jinan
This city had 275 entries in the past 12 months by 17 different contributors.
Last update: 28 March 2026
Last update: 28 March 2026
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