Cost of Living in Kunming
Summary of cost of living in Kunming, Yunnan, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,022.0 (¥13,690.0), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $542.8 (¥3,675.4), excluding rent.
- Kunming is 65.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kunming is, on average, 90.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ¥15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ¥200.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ¥50.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ¥10.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥15.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ¥19.50 | |
| 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) | ¥11.60 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ¥10.51 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ¥4.08 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ¥10.50 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ¥22.68 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ¥13.61 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ¥36.29 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ¥4.20 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ¥3.06 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ¥4.65 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ¥3.63 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ¥1.13 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ¥2.72 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ¥11.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ¥4.33 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ¥45.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ¥5.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥9.75 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ¥25.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ¥5.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ¥250.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ¥10.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ¥3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ¥100.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ¥8.05 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ¥134,950.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ¥117,266.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ¥365.28 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ¥98.75 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ¥117.25 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ¥283.33 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ¥170.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ¥40.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ¥2,375.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ¥93,333.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ¥475.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ¥350.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ¥516.67 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ¥733.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥1,600.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥1,200.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥3,666.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥2,166.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ¥1,911.46 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ¥812.89 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ¥5,800.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.60 | |
Prices in Kunming, Yunnan
This city had 110 entries in the past 12 months by 9 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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