Cost of Living in China
Looking after your food budget is a wise way to manage your spending in China. Since food expenses aren’t that expensive in the country, you can still allow some budget to try the local cuisine. But should you prefer to follow a certain allowance for meals, let us guide you through the usual food costs in the country. Your quick food essentials for the week can be a dozen eggs, some loaf of bread, and a good amount of protein from chicken fillet or beef, which will only cost you more or less USD 80. If you miss your caffeine then you can reward yourself a cup of coffee for only USD 4.42, and if you think you deserve more, you can even go for a McDonald’s meal for only USD 6. A weekly allowance of USD 100 to USD 150 should suffice your food needs.
To give you an idea about prices in China, please check the table below and this link for prices updated in real-time.
Item |
Shanghai (In US $) |
Beijing (In US $) |
Tianjin (In US $) |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
5.12 |
4.39 |
4.39 |
Meal for 2, Mid-Range |
36.55 |
29.24 |
26.32 |
Imported Beer |
3.66 |
3.66 |
2.19 |
Cappuccino, regular |
4.42 |
4.40 |
4.68 |
Coke, Pepsi |
0.69 |
0.52 |
0.42 |
Water |
0.40 |
0.32 |
0.29 |
Milk |
10.52 |
7.29 |
5.72 |
Loaf of White Bread |
1.80 |
1.63 |
1.38 |
(1 lb) Chicken Fillet |
2.22 |
1.61 |
1.86 |
A dozen of eggs |
2.36 |
1.98 |
2.53 |
(1 lb) Beef |
6.25 |
4.62 |
4.51 |
(1 lb) Banana |
0.80 |
0.66 |
0.36 |
(1 lb) Local Cheese |
7.02 |
7.54 |
5.80 |
Source: numbeo.com