Cost of Living in Changsha
Summary of cost of living in Changsha, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,961.7$ (14,344.4¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 541.2$ (3,957.3¥), excluding rent.
- Changsha is 69.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Changsha is, on average, 94.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 ¥ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 20.25 ¥ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.94 ¥ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 50.09 ¥ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 14.13 ¥ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.72 ¥ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.35 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 46.72 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.81 ¥ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 35.91 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.97 ¥ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.46 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.27 ¥ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.88 ¥ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.25 ¥ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 4.90 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.20 ¥ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.07 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 90.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.70 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 ¥ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.50 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.40 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 148,450.00 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 156,933.33 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 312.29 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 89.00 ¥ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 100.00 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 374.44 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 162.50 ¥ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,280.00 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 53,000.00 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 607.25 ¥ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 221.20 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 641.17 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 500.00 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,480.00 ¥ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,220.00 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,700.00 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,575.00 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,432.12 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,686.32 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,080.00 ¥ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.89 |
Prices in Changsha
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Last update: March 2025
Last update: March 2025
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