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Cost of Living in Xiamen, China (2026)

Updated April 2026 · Source: Numbeo, local surveys

$1.71
Cheap meal
$385.0
1BR rent (outside centre)
$15.47
Monthly transport pass
$815.0
Avg monthly salary

Food & Restaurants

ItemCost (USD)
Meal at inexpensive restaurant$1.71
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant$14.96
Milk (1 litre)$1.36
Bread (500g)$0.87
Eggs (12)$1.77
Rice (1kg)$0.54
Chicken (1kg)$2.21

Rent & Housing

PropertyMonthly Cost (USD)
1-bedroom apartment (city centre)$629.0
1-bedroom apartment (outside centre)$385.0
3-bedroom apartment (city centre)$1383.0

Transport & Utilities

ItemCost (USD)
Monthly transport pass$15.47
Taxi per km$0.21
Utilities (electricity, water, gas)$60.57
Internet (60 Mbps+)$11.41
Fitness club membership$20.92
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