China
Cost of Living in Guangzhou
Monthly Total
$992
$17,360
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$308
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$23
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
$308
$5,390
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$71
$1,243
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$111
$1,943
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$206
$3,605
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$110
$1,925
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$30
$525
Monthly Total
$992
$17,360
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