Cost of living in Xian, China

Summary of cost of living in Xian

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 12,770元
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 5,037元
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.
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List of prices in Xian, China. Current as of May 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 36元
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 31元
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 12元
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 12元
12 eggs, large 17元
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 5.37元
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 58元
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 11元
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4.22元
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 4.00元
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 99元
2 liters of coca-cola 7元
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 5.61元
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 3,078元
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 1,941元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 228元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 2,114元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,534元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 250元
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 102元
40” flat screen tv 3,097元
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,003元
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 36元
Hourly rate for cleaning help 41元
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 398元
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 183元
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 449元
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 515元
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 193,991元
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 7元
Monthly ticket public transport 106元
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 25元
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 23元
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 100元
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 126元
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 30元
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 44元
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 28元
4 rolls of toilet paper 10元
Tube of toothpaste 12元
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 31元
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 99元
2 tickets to the movies 90元
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 588元
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 285元
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 42元
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 33元
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 21元
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 2,328元
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district 215元
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 24元
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 26, 2020

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