Ningbo, China is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $733 for one person and $2067 for a family of four, including rent.
Ningbo is 32% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Ningbo is 38% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Ningbo is, on average, 77% lower than in Columbus.
Ningbo 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 costs in Ningbo is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
Food costs are 14% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 18% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to lower overall living costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.98 $ |
| Dinner | 20.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.38 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.41 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.74 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.13 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.37 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 16.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.42 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 14 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.8 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 38 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 58 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 14.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 233 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 472 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 783 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,3 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,372 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 758 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.73% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.22 $ |
| Haircut | 4.75 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 616 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,898 $ |