Wikipedia: Great Wall of China
Asia
China
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Cities tracked
22
Local currency
¥
96
Relocation
Living here, beyond cost
Visa-free for
86 passports
Official policy
Safety index
71 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
260 Mbps
140 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
45.0%
VAT 13% · Corp 25%
About China
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$548
Family of 4 / mo
$1,374
Internet
169.72Mbps
Interest rate
3.35%
Inflation
0.4%
Population
1410M
China is a vast and fascinating country located in East Asia. It is the most populous nation in the world, with over 1.4 billion people. China has a rich history that goes back thousands of years, filled with incredible inventions like paper, gunpowder, and the compass.
Most affordable cities
Most expensive cities
All cities
Beijing, China
Trust 47USD $344 / mo · single, excl. rent
Changchun, China
Trust 47USD $277 / mo · single, excl. rent
Chengdu, China
Trust 47USD $292 / mo · single, excl. rent
Chongqing, China
Trust 47USD $274 / mo · single, excl. rent
Dalian, China
Trust 47USD $290 / mo · single, excl. rent
Dongguan, China
Trust 47USD $280 / mo · single, excl. rent
Foshan, China
Trust 47USD $275 / mo · single, excl. rent
Guangzhou, China
Trust 47USD $292 / mo · single, excl. rent
Hangzhou, China
Trust 47USD $288 / mo · single, excl. rent
Harbin, China
Trust 47USD $279 / mo · single, excl. rent
Jinan, China
Trust 47USD $275 / mo · single, excl. rent
Nanchang, China
Trust 47USD $266 / mo · single, excl. rent
Nanjing, China
Trust 47USD $288 / mo · single, excl. rent
Shanghai, China
Trust 47USD $328 / mo · single, excl. rent
Shenyang, China
Trust 47USD $263 / mo · single, excl. rent
Shenzhen, China
Trust 47USD $309 / mo · single, excl. rent
Suzhou, China
Trust 47USD $285 / mo · single, excl. rent
Tianjin, China
Trust 47USD $274 / mo · single, excl. rent
Wuhan, China
Trust 47USD $286 / mo · single, excl. rent
Xiamen, China
Trust 47USD $278 / mo · single, excl. rent
Zhengzhou, China
Trust 47USD $271 / mo · single, excl. rent
Zhuhai, China
Trust 47USD $287 / mo · single, excl. rent
Showing: Single person. Family figures marked “~” are estimated from single-person data (×2.7).
Food & drink
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Fashion
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $3.66
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $2.16
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $5.19
- Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $5.36
Financial
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $68.47
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.7
Food - Beverages
- Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.02
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $0.18
- CappuccinoroughUSD $0.24
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $0.03
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $0.07
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $0.28
- Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $1.84
- Fast Food ComboroughUSD $0.32
Food - Grocery
- Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.04
- Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $0.74
- Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $0.23
- Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $0.78
- Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $0.08
- Milk (1 litre)roughUSD $0.14
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $0.21
- White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $0.06
- Dozen EggsroughUSD $0.12
- Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $0.82
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $0.25
- Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $0.11
Housing
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $27.08
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $103.87
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $55.73
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $62.18
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $35.19
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $46.69
Leisure
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $0.41
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $0.95
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $36.36
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $1,397
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $2.69
Transportation
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $0.12
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $1.38
- One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $0.03
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $1,357
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $0.4
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $1,253
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $0.04
Utilities (Monthly)
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $3.36
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $0.86
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