In Foshan, China, living costs about $602 per month for one person and $1932 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Foshan is 44% cheaper overall.
Foshan is 39% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Foshan is, on average, 86% lower than in Columbus.
Foshan tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Foshan's main driver of expense is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food costs in Foshan are 16% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Foshan is 22% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.6 $ |
| Dinner | 25.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.26 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.01 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.94 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 11.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.69 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.61 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.69 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.14 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 42 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 64 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 14.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 111 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 277 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 200 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 569 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,523 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,043 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 864 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.45% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 69.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.08 $ |
| Haircut | 3.45 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 549 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,357 $ |