In Nanjing, China, a family of four typically needs around $2143 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $774 monthly.
Nanjing is 28% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Nanjing is 39% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Nanjing is, on average, 73% lower than in Columbus.
Nanjing 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 expense in Nanjing is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food prices in Nanjing are 25% lower than the European benchmark, making it more affordable for residents.
Public transport costs are 1% higher than the European benchmark, which may be a consideration for daily commuters.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.23 $ |
| Dinner | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.32 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.9 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.76 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 26.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.85 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.25 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.48 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 30 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 45 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 13.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 295 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 490 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 415 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 786 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,224 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,627 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 962 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.94% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.08 $ |
| Haircut | 5.63 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 536 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,027 $ |