Cost of Living in Tianjin

Summary of cost of living in Tianjin, China:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 6.34 A$ 4.23-10.57
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 42.28 A$ 38.05-63.42
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 8.46 A$ 7.40-10.57
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 1.69 A$ 1.06-2.11
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.17 A$ 3.17-6.13
Cappuccino (regular) 5.52 A$ 2.54-9.19
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 0.73 A$ 0.53-1.27
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.45 A$ 0.42-0.63
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 11.40 A$ 6.40-16.00
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 2.08 A$ 1.34-3.45
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.65 A$ 0.48-0.96
Eggs (regular) (12) 2.12 A$ 1.27-2.96
Local Cheese (1 lb) 10.55 A$ 2.88-17.26
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.03 A$ 0.96-3.36
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 6.63 A$ 4.79-7.67
Apples (1 lb) 0.92 A$ 0.29-1.25
Banana (1 lb) 0.99 A$ 0.57-1.44
Oranges (1 lb) 0.95 A$ 0.38-1.92
Tomato (1 lb) 0.84 A$ 0.29-1.44
Potato (1 lb) 0.54 A$ 0.19-0.77
Onion (1 lb) 0.54 A$ 0.29-0.77
Lettuce (1 head) 1.06 A$ 0.63-1.48
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.97 A$ 0.63-1.69
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 21.14 A$ 16.91-21.14
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.52 A$ 0.85-2.11
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.11 A$ 1.69-2.11
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 4.33 A$ 3.38-5.29
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.42 A$
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 16.91 A$
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.22 A$ 2.11-2.75
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 0.77 A$ 0.75-1.02
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 9.94 A$ 6.34-12.68
Gasoline (1 gallon) 6.99 A$ 6.77-7.46
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 27,482.05 A$ 27,482.05-29,596.06
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 30,653.06 A$ 25,368.05-31,710.06
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 106.09 A$ 42.28-211.40
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 24.38 A$ 12.68-27.06
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 15.27 A$ 10.57-42.28
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 21.14 A$
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 8.46 A$
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 10.57 A$ 8.46-10.57
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 840.32 A$ 613.06-1,268.40
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 24,575.30 A$ 10,570.02-52,850.10
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 64.90 A$ 42.28-84.56
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 51.05 A$ 42.28-63.42
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 115.71 A$ 84.56-126.63
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 103.54 A$ 63.42-169.12
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 687.05 A$ 634.20-739.90
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 317.10 A$ 317.10-317.10
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,338.47 A$ 633.00-1,902.60
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 687.05 A$ 634.20-739.90
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,046.95 A$ 784.09-1,571.17
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 392.79 A$ 196.40-785.58
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,590.90 A$
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 5.03 4.00-5.70

Prices in Tianjin

This city had 114 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: April 2024
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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.