Cost of Living in Tianjin
Summary of cost of living in Tianjin, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,837.7 (¥12,468.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $510.1 (¥3,460.9), excluding rent.
- Tianjin is 68.8% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Tianjin is, on average, 92.7% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ¥26.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ¥155.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ¥40.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ¥6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥11.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ¥24.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥3.25 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ¥1.79 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ¥9.75 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ¥13.83 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ¥4.99 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ¥8.61 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ¥57.46 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ¥11.11 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ¥29.03 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ¥4.26 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ¥4.76 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ¥4.81 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ¥3.63 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ¥2.61 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ¥3.40 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ¥4.60 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ¥4.88 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ¥90.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ¥7.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥16.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ¥35.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ¥2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ¥60.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ¥11.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ¥4.00 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ¥51.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ¥7.99 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ¥129,900.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ¥115,650.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ¥632.67 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ¥42.25 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ¥50.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ¥112.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ¥70.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ¥50.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ¥4,333.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ¥75,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ¥371.25 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ¥230.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ¥564.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ¥583.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥2,222.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥1,544.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥4,322.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥2,930.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ¥3,361.26 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ¥1,478.41 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ¥7,831.27 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.54 | |
Prices in Tianjin
This city had 147 entries in the past 12 months by 13 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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| Cost of Living in Shouguang | 211.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Buzhuang | 245.86 miles |
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Rasmus
on Nov 30, 2023:
Average salary is higher than many European countries already, thats insane!
Cintzia
on Dec 06, 2021:
As of the date I’m writing, these costs are actually underestimated of about 10%, including house rents. Inflation is hitting costs of living.