Cost of Living in Nanjing
Summary of cost of living in Nanjing, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 238.7$ (1,663.7¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 64.0$ (446.3¥), excluding rent.
- Nanjing is 68.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Nanjing is, on average, 89.6% 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) | 169.00 ¥ | |
| 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) | 20.67 ¥ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.21 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.81 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 16.00 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 12.81 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.47 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 9.22 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 32.21 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.31 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 29.48 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.83 ¥ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 4.16 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.33 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.64 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.66 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.83 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5.88 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.12 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.43 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.20 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 11.50 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.35 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.88 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,900.00 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 111,733.33 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 328.75 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 58.62 ¥ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 56.67 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 187.50 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 230.00 ¥ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 40.00 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 9,149.40 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 150,000.00 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 352.25 ¥ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 227.38 ¥ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 462.50 ¥ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 650.00 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,241.67 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,022.67 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 6,775.25 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,561.67 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,734.67 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,106.07 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,423.08 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.60 | |
Prices in Nanjing
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Last update: 12 December 2025
Last update: 12 December 2025
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