🇨🇳 Cost of living · China
Chengdu Cost of Living
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Chengdu, China
Cost Level: Low
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center ¥2,500–5,000/mo (center); ¥1,500–3,000/mo (outer ring)
USD Reference Approx. USD 370–740/mo (1BR centre) · at 2026-07-21 FX rates
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery ¥15–25 (local eatery/snacks); ¥40–100 (restaurant)
Monthly Groceries ¥800–1,600/mo (supermarket)
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Metro ~¥120–250/mo; DiDi starts ~¥9–13
13 metro lines and expanding fast; Tianfu Tong card for metro/bus. HSR to Chongqing (1 h) and Xi'an (3 h). Tianfu and Shuangliu airports, with growing international routes.
Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 800–1,200
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 2,500–4,000
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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