China
Cost of Living in Nanjing
Monthly Total
$969
$16,958
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$345
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$21
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
$345
$6,038
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$52
$910
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$94
$1,645
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
$200
$3,500
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$99
$1,733
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$23
$403
Monthly Total
$969
$16,958
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