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Cost of Living in Guangzhou, China (2026)

Updated April 2026 · Source: Numbeo, local surveys

$2.17
Cheap meal
$446.0
1BR rent (outside centre)
$17.53
Monthly transport pass
$964.0
Avg monthly salary

Food & Restaurants

ItemCost (USD)
Meal at inexpensive restaurant$2.17
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant$21.76
Milk (1 litre)$1.4
Bread (500g)$0.91
Eggs (12)$2.13
Rice (1kg)$0.69
Chicken (1kg)$2.67

Rent & Housing

PropertyMonthly Cost (USD)
1-bedroom apartment (city centre)$759.0
1-bedroom apartment (outside centre)$446.0
3-bedroom apartment (city centre)$1684.0

Transport & Utilities

ItemCost (USD)
Monthly transport pass$17.53
Taxi per km$0.29
Utilities (electricity, water, gas)$54.9
Internet (60 Mbps+)$13.7
Fitness club membership$24.41
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