PRICES IN CHINA
China is a colorful country with a rich history, culture, and traditions, and one of the largest economies in the world. Despite significant growth in local incomes in recent years, the cost of living in the country remains quite reasonable. The average pre-tax salary in China is around $1,515 per month, and the minimum wage varies by region, ranging from approximately $250 to $400. The national currency is the yuan (¥).
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in China in 2026.
PRICES IN CHINA IN 2026
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 12.53 ¥/1.52 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 11.28 ¥/1.37 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 6.60 ¥/0.80 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 11.02 ¥/1.34 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 88.97 ¥/10.82 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 23.30 ¥/2.83 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 12.57 ¥/1.53 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 8.76 ¥/1.07 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 10.24 ¥/1.25 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 8.51 ¥/1.03 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 5.04 ¥/0.61 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 6.51 ¥/0.75 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.21 ¥/0.51 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.94 ¥/0.48 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 80.00 ¥/9.73 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 5.82 ¥/0.70 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 11.50 ¥/1.40 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥/3.04 € |
Important. Living in China is cheaper than in many European Union countries.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 2.00 ¥/0.24 € |
| Monthly pass | 150.00 ¥/18.24 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 2.50 ¥/0.30 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 7.87 ¥/0.95 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 358.20 ¥/43.56 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 61.39 ¥/7.47 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 77.67 ¥/9.44 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 291.71 ¥/35.47 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 103.75 ¥/12.62 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 45.00 ¥/5.47 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 296.92 ¥/36.11 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 231.14 ¥/28.11 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 505.53 ¥/61.47 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 523.88 ¥/63.70 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 43.00 ¥/5.23 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13.00 ¥/1.58 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10.00 ¥/1.22 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 2,723.68 ¥/434.93 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 6,136.19 ¥/746.16 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Chinese cities.
In conclusion, we would like to note that the best cities to live in China are Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Shenzhen, and Wuhan.
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