Hangzhou, China

Trust 47

Country

China

Relocation

About Hangzhou, China

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$549

Family of 4 / mo

$1,376

Avg salary (after tax)

$1,714

Hangzhou is a beautiful city in China , known for its stunning natural scenery and rich history. It is famous for West Lake, a picturesque area surrounded by mountains and filled with willow trees, temples, and charming bridges. Visitors often enjoy boat rides on the lake, taking in the peaceful views.

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

Filters items shown below only — for a global search, use the bar in the header.

Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $5.84
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $3.02
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $2.03
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $4.86

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.7
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $78.25

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.03
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $0.14
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $0.06
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.02
CappuccinoUSD $0.26

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $0.28
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $1.84
Fast Food ComboUSD $0.37

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $0.95
Apples (1 kg)USD $0.14
Bananas (1 kg)USD $0.09
Oranges (1 kg)USD $0.11
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $0.09
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.06
Onions (1 kg)USD $0.06
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.04
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.05
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $0.82
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $0.23
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $0.31
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $1.11
Dozen EggsUSD $0.11
White Rice (1 kg)USD $0.07
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $0.24
Milk (1 litre)USD $0.18

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $48.13
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $34.01
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $19.88
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $67.21
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $52.73
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $26.38

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $1.52
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $1.01
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $0.41
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $27.61
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,213

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.04
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.12
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $1,379
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $0.42
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $1.1
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $1,244
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.02

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $0.53
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $2.47