Cost of Living in Shenzhen
Summary of cost of living in Shenzhen, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,094.3$ (15,097.9¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 582.8$ (4,201.9¥), excluding rent.
- Shenzhen is 63.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Shenzhen is, on average, 82.4% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 23.00 ¥ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ¥ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 9.00 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 23.69 ¥ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.35 ¥ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.14 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 48.89 ¥ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.86 ¥ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.95 ¥ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.91 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 41.83 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.88 ¥ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 44.37 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.96 ¥ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.75 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.67 ¥ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.49 ¥ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.52 ¥ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 4.70 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.16 ¥ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.34 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 88.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.62 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.62 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 27.50 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 ¥ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 150.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 48.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.33 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 146,666.67 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 476.28 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 59.91 ¥ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 95.45 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 329.49 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 125.43 ¥ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,290.00 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 147,692.31 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 367.75 ¥ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 214.47 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 531.61 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 626.92 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,192.31 ¥ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,891.30 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 11,691.67 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 6,523.81 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,379.78 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,180.57 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,888.18 ¥ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.11 |
Prices in Shenzhen
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Last update: May 2025
Last update: May 2025
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Shenzhen's rental cost a lot more especially in the city centre and the deposit for rental differs so it could be double and the agent could also want their cut so that's where most of your cash might go. Rentals are 2 weeks before moving in or immediately. The rest is affordable. Rent ranges wildy between areas from 4500 - 9000 for a bachelor and 6000 - 25 000 for 2 bed or 3.
After taxes, your salary would be $2,645.62 per month. If your offer doesn't include a stipend for rent, then based on Numbeo numbers, you'd need about $1,393.21 per month to live alone in Shenzhen including rent for a downtown 1BR apartment. So, yes, you'd be able to save just a little over $1,000 per month.
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I think it is reasonable. For most people, the monthly cost is between 5000 and 8000 Yuan per month including rent. So you can save money.