Cost of Living in Hangzhou
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Summary of cost of living in Hangzhou, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,143.6$ (14,622.7¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 572.3$ (3,904.1¥), excluding rent.
- Hangzhou is 49.0% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Hangzhou is, on average, 62.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 ¥ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 ¥ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.50 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 23.91 ¥ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.68 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.00 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 14.64 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 12.78 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.35 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 13.20 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 58.23 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.12 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 31.24 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.84 ¥ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 5.08 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.37 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.28 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.63 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.86 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.50 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.61 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 90.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.76 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.67 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 27.50 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 13.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 46.50 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.95 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,900.00 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 129,025.00 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 320.02 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 70.69 ¥ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 106.89 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 341.11 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 139.00 ¥ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 50.00 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,672.92 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 214,285.71 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 379.44 ¥ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 251.64 ¥ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 541.42 ¥ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 675.00 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,843.72 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,293.73 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 8,008.68 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,627.01 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,075.69 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,523.65 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 9,298.48 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.58 | |
Prices in Hangzhou
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Last update: 3 April 2026
Last update: 3 April 2026
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Rent per month on the low side [8000 would not be enough for somewhere nice in the center, but an okay place, sure], but most gigs come with housing so not a big deal.
Generally spend about 12000-15000 RMB per month for a family of 3, fairly middle class life style. E.g., 2-3 restaurant visits per week, quite a bit of shopping/fun activities. Could probably get it down to 8k if really wanted.
1. Apartment/Condo from 3,000 square feet price.
2. Double Storey house of 22 feets x 75 feets price.
Regards,
Thank you for your information.
For a local resident, not living so close to the CBD , usually spending more than half an hour on single commuter everyday , the cost will be much more lower. As for me , I only spend ￥15 on the restaurant for dinner near my apartment. And if you buy ingredients from local giant market, the cost will be much more lower.