Cost of Living in Tianjin

Summary of cost of living in Tianjin, China:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 4.17 $ 2.92-6.25
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 27.78 $ 20.84-41.67
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 5.56 $ 4.86-6.25
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 0.83 $ 0.69-1.39
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 1.81 $ 1.11-2.08
Cappuccino (regular) 3.43 $ 1.67-5.28
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 0.46 $ 0.42-0.69
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.28 $ 0.28-0.28
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 6.91 $ 5.26-9.99
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.66 $ 1.26-2.52
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.50 $ 0.32-1.01
Eggs (regular) (12) 1.20 $ 0.83-1.94
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.93 $ 1.89-11.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 1.34 $ 0.76-1.89
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 4.21 $ 2.52-6.30
Apples (1 lb) 0.56 $ 0.19-0.82
Banana (1 lb) 0.60 $ 0.44-0.95
Oranges (1 lb) 0.61 $ 0.25-1.26
Tomato (1 lb) 0.50 $ 0.32-0.76
Potato (1 lb) 0.37 $ 0.22-0.50
Onion (1 lb) 0.41 $ 0.22-0.50
Lettuce (1 head) 0.69 $ 0.42-0.83
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.82 $ 0.56-1.11
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 12.50 $ 11.11-13.89
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.18 $ 0.56-1.39
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.32 $ 1.39-2.78
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 3.82 $ 2.78-6.95
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.28 $ 0.28-0.28
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 11.11 $
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 1.46 $ 1.11-1.67
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 0.56 $ 0.49-0.67
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 6.25 $ 4.17-8.33
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.35 $ 3.94-4.45
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 16,668.29 $ 16,668.29-20,835.36
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 19,237.98 $ 15,279.26-20,835.36
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 86.12 $ 35.93-138.90
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 10.09 $ 5.56-17.78
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 6.95 $ 6.95-27.78
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 13.89 $
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 5.56 $
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 6.25 $ 4.17-6.95
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 555.61 $ 347.26-833.41
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 18,520.32 $ 6,945.12-34,725.60
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 39.36 $ 25.84-55.56
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 28.94 $ 13.89-41.67
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 76.05 $ 55.56-83.34
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 69.45 $ 41.67-138.90
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 355.59 $ 208.35-486.16
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 236.13 $ 208.35-277.80
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,041.77 $ 833.41-1,250.12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 486.16 $ 416.71-555.61
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 541.98 $ 387.13-1,032.35
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 259.93 $ 141.95-387.13
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 963.98 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.62 3.50-5.50

Prices in Tianjin

This city had 210 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: March 2025
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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.