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Cost of Living in Qingdao, China (2026)

Updated April 2026 · Source: Numbeo, local surveys

$1.56
Cheap meal
$340.0
1BR rent (outside centre)
$12.96
Monthly transport pass
$735.0
Avg monthly salary

Food & Restaurants

ItemCost (USD)
Meal at inexpensive restaurant$1.56
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant$13.04
Milk (1 litre)$0.97
Bread (500g)$0.76
Eggs (12)$1.39
Rice (1kg)$0.51
Chicken (1kg)$2.25

Rent & Housing

PropertyMonthly Cost (USD)
1-bedroom apartment (city centre)$500.0
1-bedroom apartment (outside centre)$340.0
3-bedroom apartment (city centre)$1101.0

Transport & Utilities

ItemCost (USD)
Monthly transport pass$12.96
Taxi per km$0.24
Utilities (electricity, water, gas)$51.84
Internet (60 Mbps+)$11.41
Fitness club membership$24.49
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