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Cost of Living in Kunming, China (2026)

Updated April 2026 · Source: Numbeo, local surveys

$1.28
Cheap meal
$279.0
1BR rent (outside centre)
$13.19
Monthly transport pass
$579.0
Avg monthly salary

Food & Restaurants

ItemCost (USD)
Meal at inexpensive restaurant$1.28
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant$14.24
Milk (1 litre)$1.05
Bread (500g)$0.65
Eggs (12)$1.33
Rice (1kg)$0.49
Chicken (1kg)$1.67

Rent & Housing

PropertyMonthly Cost (USD)
1-bedroom apartment (city centre)$470.0
1-bedroom apartment (outside centre)$279.0
3-bedroom apartment (city centre)$919.0

Transport & Utilities

ItemCost (USD)
Monthly transport pass$13.19
Taxi per km$0.25
Utilities (electricity, water, gas)$32.8
Internet (60 Mbps+)$9.07
Fitness club membership$20.59
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