🇨🇳 Cost of living · China
Beihai Cost of Living
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Beihai, China
Cost Level: Medium
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center ¥2200–4400/mo (center); ¥1400–2700/mo (outer ring)
USD Reference Approx. USD 320–650/mo (1BR centre) · at 2026-07-21 FX rates
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery ¥10–22 (eatery/snacks); ¥40–90 (restaurant)
Monthly Groceries ¥700–1450/mo (supermarket)
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Transit ~¥80–160/mo; DiDi starts ~¥9–13
A bus network; city card for buses. HSR to Nanning (~1 h)/Guangzhou. Beihai Fucheng Airport. Ferries to Weizhou Island. Silver Beach and island tourism are city signatures.
Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 2,000–3,500
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 4,000–6,500
Important Note
Data above is approximate and indicative. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.
Source: RichBay editorial estimate (indicative, not guaranteed)
Estimate baseline: 2026-06-19
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