China
Cost of Living in Changsha
Monthly Total
$802
$14,035
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$199
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$20
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$199
$3,483
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$55
$963
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$104
$1,820
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$90
$1,575
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$198
$3,465
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$93
$1,628
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$28
$490
Monthly Total
$802
$14,035
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