Cost of Living in Xi'an
Summary of cost of living in Xi'an, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,706.6$ (12,289.1¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 476.0$ (3,427.3¥), excluding rent.
- Xi'an is 69.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Xi'an is, on average, 89.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.78 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 18.05 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 5.55 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 0.97 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.39 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.41 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.27 $ | |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.78 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.44 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.38 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.64 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.15 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.06 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.52 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.36 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.31 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.26 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.53 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.54 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.94 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.78 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.49 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 33.33 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.36 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.45 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 4.17 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.36 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,831.02 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 16,137.10 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 45.66 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 5.96 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 11.29 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.98 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.66 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.86 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 333.30 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,960.97 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 54.60 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.19 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 69.00 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 70.55 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 253.44 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 192.11 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 502.26 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 374.96 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 230.80 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 146.76 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 829.77 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.32 |
Prices in Xi'an
This city had 258 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 11 May 2025
Last update: 11 May 2025
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