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Cost of Living in Xi'an, China (2026)

Updated April 2026 · Source: Numbeo, local surveys

$1.39
Cheap meal
$331.0
1BR rent (outside centre)
$12.26
Monthly transport pass
$701.0
Avg monthly salary

Food & Restaurants

ItemCost (USD)
Meal at inexpensive restaurant$1.39
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant$14.56
Milk (1 litre)$0.8
Bread (500g)$0.68
Eggs (12)$1.38
Rice (1kg)$0.41
Chicken (1kg)$1.79

Rent & Housing

PropertyMonthly Cost (USD)
1-bedroom apartment (city centre)$481.0
1-bedroom apartment (outside centre)$331.0
3-bedroom apartment (city centre)$1192.0

Transport & Utilities

ItemCost (USD)
Monthly transport pass$12.26
Taxi per km$0.22
Utilities (electricity, water, gas)$40.02
Internet (60 Mbps+)$9.04
Fitness club membership$16.65
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