Cost of Living in Guangzhou
Country: China · Currency: CNY
Overall
40.1
Rent
22.3
Groceries
48.9
Dining out
42.3
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $970 | 32 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $560 | 45 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,686 | 55 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,258 | 15 data points |
Average prices in Guangzhou
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $970 | 32 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $560 | 45 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,686 | 55 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,258 | 15 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.63 | 29 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.19 | 22 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.72 | 13 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | 26 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.55 | 20 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.12 | 53 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.09 | 15 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.88 | 56 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.03 | 41 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.61 | 19 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.22 | 32 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | 5 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.64 | 30 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.53 | 28 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.42 | 48 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.17 | 21 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.13 | 39 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $52.5 | 16 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.8 | 30 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.83 | 28 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.46 | 21 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,269 | 49 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.2 | 21 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $57.2 | 36 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.1 | 56 data points |
| Cappuccino | $2.47 | 59 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | 48 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.34 | 32 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.2 | 60 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.92 | 27 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33 | 49 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.5 | 12 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | 46 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.49 | 58 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $84.8 | 48 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | 5 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.63 | 13 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | 31 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.3 | 52 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.5 | 8 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.11 | 38 data points |
| Men's haircut | $15.9 | 17 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.7 | 49 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,077 | 41 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15