In Xi'an, China, a single person typically needs around $594 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1756 monthly.
Xi'an is 45% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Xi'an is 75% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Xi'an is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.
Xi'an 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 Xi'an is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
Food costs are 39% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 1% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.83 $ |
| Dinner | 17.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.58 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.74 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.43 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 28 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.79 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 37.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.78 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.12 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 28 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 43 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 12.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 430 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 245 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 476 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,613 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,013 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 971 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.48% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.95 $ |
| Haircut | 3.49 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 32 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,300 $ |