Cost of Living in Xining
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China

Cost of Living in Xining

Qinghai

Last updated:May 16, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg
$0.41
Bread 500g
$0.88
Chicken Breast 1kg
$1.58
Cigarettes (20 pack)
$2.33
Coca-Cola 2L
$0.88
Domestic Beer 500mL
$0.34
Eggs (12)
$0.69
Local Cheese 1kg
$2.74
Milk 1L
$0.27
Potatoes 1kg
$0.96
Tomatoes 1kg
$0.41
Wine Bottle
$10.00

Restaurants & Dining

Beer
$1.37
Coffee
$4.11
Inexpensive Meal
$5.79
Mid-Range Meal
$27.50

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)
$206.00
1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)
$110.00
3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)
$392.00
3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)
$169.00

Transportation

Car
$19,180.00
Gasoline 1L
$0.96
Monthly Pass
$14.00

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)
$27.00
Basic Utilities 85m²
$27.00
Internet
$14.00
Mobile Minute
$0.03

Entertainment

cinema
Cinema
$12.00
Gym
$43.00
Theater
$243.00

Personal Carepersonal care

Toilet Paper
$1.13

Clothing & Shoesclothing

Dress
$27.00
Jeans
$27.00
Leather Shoes
$96.00
sneakers
Sneakers
$96.00

Other Expenses

Cleaning
$2.66
Microwave
$126.00
Tablet
$460.00
TV
$555.00

Total Monthly Cost

$968

Overview

Rent
$494
Groceries
$82
Food Outside
$329
Base Cost
$63
Data Sources
Expatistan

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