China
Cost of Living in Jinan
Monthly Total
$731
$12,793
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$158
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$19
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
$158
$2,765
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$69
$1,208
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$89
$1,558
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
$189
$3,308
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$78
$1,365
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$22
$385
Monthly Total
$731
$12,793
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