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Cost of Living in Shenzhen, China (2026)

Updated April 2026 · Source: Numbeo, local surveys

$2.65
Cheap meal
$498.0
1BR rent (outside centre)
$23.39
Monthly transport pass
$1145.0
Avg monthly salary

Food & Restaurants

ItemCost (USD)
Meal at inexpensive restaurant$2.65
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant$24.98
Milk (1 litre)$1.87
Bread (500g)$1.09
Eggs (12)$2.44
Rice (1kg)$0.82
Chicken (1kg)$3.34

Rent & Housing

PropertyMonthly Cost (USD)
1-bedroom apartment (city centre)$835.0
1-bedroom apartment (outside centre)$498.0
3-bedroom apartment (city centre)$1937.0

Transport & Utilities

ItemCost (USD)
Monthly transport pass$23.39
Taxi per km$0.34
Utilities (electricity, water, gas)$75.9
Internet (60 Mbps+)$15.24
Fitness club membership$30.1
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