Cost of living in Changchun, China

Summary of cost of living in Changchun

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 11,924元
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 5,328元
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Changchun
Current as of Jul 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 29元
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 26元
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 11元
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 16元
12 eggs, large 13元
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 12元
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 51元
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 13元
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4.99元
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 4.58元
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 81元
2 liters of coca-cola 5.71元
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 8元
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 3,929元
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,282元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 246元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 2,243元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,404元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 352元
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 184元
40” flat screen tv 1,321元
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 203元
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 29元
Hourly rate for cleaning help 33元
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 155元
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 180元
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 250元
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 150元
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 129,857元
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 7元
Monthly ticket public transport 51元
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 36元
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 18元
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 15元
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 115元
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 30元
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 46元
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 22元
4 rolls of toilet paper 8元
Tube of toothpaste 8元
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 20元
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 77元
2 tickets to the movies 91元
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 157元
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 187元
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 31元
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 27元
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 13元
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 2,999元
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.81元
1 month of gym membership in business district 237元
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 16元
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 66 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: July 13, 2025

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