Cost of Living in Lanzhou
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.50 ¥ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 165.00 ¥ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ? | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.50 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ? | |
| 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) | 15.00 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 8.39 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.18 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 13.18 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 54.43 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.89 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 36.74 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 5.44 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.72 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.97 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.88 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 4.08 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.60 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.10 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 55.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 8.00 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 30.00 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 256.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 12.50 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 9.67 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ? | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ? | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 332.00 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 87.00 ¥ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 110.00 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 256.00 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 150.00 ¥ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ? | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,350.00 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 350,000.00 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ? | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ? | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ? | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 300.00 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,583.00 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,128.00 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,023.00 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,978.00 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,077.95 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,311.59 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,210.00 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.00 | |
Prices in Lanzhou
This city had 4 entries in the past 12 months by 2 different contributors.
Last update: 11 August 2025
Last update: 11 August 2025
Sources and References
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