🇨🇳 Cost of living · China
Luoyang Cost of Living
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Luoyang, China
Cost Level: Low
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center ¥2000–4500/mo (center); ¥1300–2800/mo (outer ring)
USD Reference Approx. USD 300–660/mo (1BR centre) · at 2026-07-21 FX rates
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery ¥10–22 (eatery/snacks); ¥40–90 (restaurant)
Monthly Groceries ¥700–1500/mo (supermarket)
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Transit ~¥80–180/mo; DiDi starts ~¥9–13
A metro/bus network; city card for metro/bus. HSR to Zhengzhou/Xi’an. ~30 min to the Longmen Grottoes. Luoyang Beijiao Airport.
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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