Cost of living in China in 2024

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Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator29 January 2024 05:34:58

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Hello everyone,

As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in China, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in China.

Here are some points to guide you; the idea is to provide average prices for each category:

When it comes to housing, what is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in China?

How much do you pay for public transports such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

What is the cost of health insurance? How much does a medical consultation cost in China?

What are the tuition fees for children?

What are the average monthly costs for electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans?

For leisure activities, how much does it cost monthly?

If there are other expenses you find relevant, please feel free to share them!

Thank you for your contribution.

Expat.com Team

VANNROX China expert

Member since 12 August 2017

VANNROXChina expert31 January 2024 10:55:41

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This is for Zhuhai / Tanzhou (Southern Zhongshan)...

When it comes to housing, what is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in China?

House prices in Zhuhai run around 35,000 RMB / m2. Most apartments come in 40m2 (also known as a "loft"), 85m2, 95 m2, 120 m2. Sizes.
House Prices in Tanzhou run around 2000 to 4000 RMB/m2.
Apartment rentals in Zhuhai are around 2000 rmb/month to 7000 rmb/month.
Apartment rentals in Tanzhou are cheaper at 500 to 2500 rmb/month.

How much do you pay for public transports such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

From Tanzhou to Zhuhai (a two hour bus ride) the cost is 1 RMB.
You can get a DD ride hail around 25 to 55 rmb.

Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

Perhaps 500 rmb with us eating out often.

What is the cost of health insurance? How much does a medical consultation cost in China?

We do not have private health insurance.
We pay in cash if we need to go to the hospital.
If you have a cold, doctor visit pus medicine is around 150 rmb all told.
If you have a serious problem, like with my blood pressure, and need check ups and a hospital stay, it will run your from 2000 to 3500 RMB for everything.

What are the tuition fees for children?

My daughter's kindergarten is a private school. It costs us around 6000 rmb/semester.
Boxing for kids is 2000 rmb/year
Hip Hop dance is 3500 rmb/year
Skating class is 2500 rmb/year
"Eloquence" class (being able to pronounce the Chinese language properly) costs us 4000 rmb/year.

What are the average monthly costs for electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans?

Electricity is around 300 rmb/month
Water / sewer / gas is around 400 rmb for the year.
Internet with 5G unlimited roaming, and 300GB / months data plan, for three phones is 1500 rmb/year

For leisure activities, how much does it cost monthly?

I'm married with kids. I have no fun. (*smile*)

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator31 January 2024 12:07:34

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Hey VANNROX,

Thank you for dedicating your time to compile such thorough information about the cost of living in China in 2024.

It will definitely be valuable for future expats, offering them clarity on what to anticipate.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

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