Cost of living in Nanjing, China

Summary of cost of living in Nanjing

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 15,621元
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 7,230元
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Nanjing
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 40元
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 31元
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 12元
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 14元
12 eggs, large 14元
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 7元
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 73元
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 16元
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.55元
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 4.58元
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 100元
2 liters of coca-cola 8元
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 10元
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 5,410元
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 3,390元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 339元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 3,974元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 2,782元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 215元
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 106元
40” flat screen tv 2,508元
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 536元
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 35元
Hourly rate for cleaning help 28元
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 452元
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 335元
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 671元
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 618元
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 168,998元
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 7元
Monthly ticket public transport 140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) 32元
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 40元
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 203元
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 38元
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 42元
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 36元
4 rolls of toilet paper 10元
Tube of toothpaste 11元
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 52元
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 154元
2 tickets to the movies 83元
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 926元
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 366元
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 51元
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 34元
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 26元
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 3,864元
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.53元
1 month of gym membership in business district 233元
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 27元
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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