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Cost of Living in Nanjing, China (2026)

Updated April 2026 · Source: Numbeo, local surveys

$1.7
Cheap meal
$419.0
1BR rent (outside centre)
$15.72
Monthly transport pass
$825.0
Avg monthly salary

Food & Restaurants

ItemCost (USD)
Meal at inexpensive restaurant$1.7
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant$18.92
Milk (1 litre)$1.4
Bread (500g)$0.86
Eggs (12)$1.81
Rice (1kg)$0.63
Chicken (1kg)$2.24

Rent & Housing

PropertyMonthly Cost (USD)
1-bedroom apartment (city centre)$662.0
1-bedroom apartment (outside centre)$419.0
3-bedroom apartment (city centre)$1434.0

Transport & Utilities

ItemCost (USD)
Monthly transport pass$15.72
Taxi per km$0.31
Utilities (electricity, water, gas)$62.82
Internet (60 Mbps+)$13.21
Fitness club membership$20.51
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