China
Cost of Living in Shenzhen
Monthly Total
$1,197
$20,948
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$516
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
$516
$9,030
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$70
$1,225
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$104
$1,820
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$90
$1,575
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$215
$3,763
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$130
$2,275
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$23
$403
Monthly Total
$1,197
$20,948
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