In Hefei, China, a family of four typically needs around $1858 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $727 monthly.
Hefei is 32% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Hefei is 34% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Hefei is, on average, 80% lower than in Columbus.
Hefei 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 main driver of costs in Hefei is rent and utilities, which can be significant even though they are lower than many European cities.
Food prices in Hefei are 30% lower than the European benchmark, making it an affordable option for residents.
Public transport is 22% higher than the European benchmark, which can add to monthly expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.86 $ |
| Dinner | 21.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.64 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.83 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.43 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 43 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.68 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 43 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.62 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.66 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 31 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 47 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 17.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 222 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 396 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 256 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 564 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,971 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,14 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 952 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.81% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 109 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.67 $ |
| Haircut | 4.57 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 244 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,558 $ |