In Guangzhou, China, a single person typically needs around $763 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2294 monthly.
Guangzhou is 29% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Guangzhou is 37% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Guangzhou is, on average, 76% lower than in Columbus.
Guangzhou is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of expenses in Guangzhou is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food costs in Guangzhou are 14% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Guangzhou is 15% lower than the European benchmark, providing an economical option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.58 $ |
| Dinner | 25.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.65 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.88 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 25.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.15 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 15.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.63 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.36 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.49 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 40 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 13 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 688 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 457 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,125 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,222 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,345 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,294 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.41% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.06 $ |
| Haircut | 9.52 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 439 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,919 $ |