Cost of Living in Ningbo
Summary of cost of living in Ningbo, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,848.6 (¥12,588.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $496.7 (¥3,382.8), excluding rent.
- Ningbo is 69.9% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Ningbo is, on average, 91.3% 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) | ¥200.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ¥30.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ¥8.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥30.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ¥22.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥3.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ¥2.08 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ¥12.22 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ¥8.33 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ¥2.14 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ¥11.16 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ¥56.70 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ¥11.34 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ¥32.43 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ¥4.42 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ¥4.69 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ¥4.65 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ¥3.63 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ¥1.81 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ¥1.87 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ¥3.75 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ¥3.75 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ¥55.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ¥5.25 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥9.75 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ¥30.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ¥2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ¥100.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ¥11.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ¥3.86 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ¥48.50 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ¥8.11 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ¥129,900.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ¥120,100.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ¥343.06 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ¥67.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ¥52.50 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ¥149.17 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ¥96.67 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ¥52.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ¥6,312.50 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ¥113,333.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ¥437.25 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ¥179.75 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ¥464.75 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ¥424.75 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥2,625.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥1,320.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥5,625.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥3,254.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ¥2,903.20 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ¥1,649.02 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ¥8,189.34 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.18 | |
Prices in Ningbo
This city had 200 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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| Cost of Living in Shengzhou | 63.18 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Hangzhou | 95.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fengxian District | 112.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiuting | 122.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shanghai | 132.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiading District | 137.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Suzhou | 139.34 miles |
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