Chengdu, China, China — cost of living
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About Chengdu, China

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$510
Family of 4 / mo
$1,279
Avg salary (after tax)
$1,166

Chengdu is a vibrant city in China known for its rich culture and delicious food. It is the capital of Sichuan Province and is famous for its spicy cuisine, especially dishes like hot pot and mapo tofu. One of the city's most popular attractions is the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where visitors can see adorable giant pandas up close.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $7.01
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $4.88
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $1.86
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $5.32

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.7
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $53.2

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.03
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $0.28
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $0.08
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.02
  • CappuccinoUSD $0.24

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboUSD $0.32
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $0.18
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $1.52

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $0.73
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $0.12
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $0.08
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $0.09
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $0.07
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.05
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.05
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.03
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.04
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $0.8
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $0.18
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $0.32
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $1.21
  • Dozen EggsUSD $0.14
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $0.06
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $0.17
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $0.13

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $22.02
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $38.3
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $24.51
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $84.25
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $41.36
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $13.16

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $2.99
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $0.37
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $0.37
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $22.98
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,264

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.03
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.08
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $1,379
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $0.28
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $0.74
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $1,302
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.02

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $0.75
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $2.88

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.