Chongqing, Chongqing, China · Population 32,054,159 · National capital
▲ +25% vs China average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ¥56.55 ($7.80) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ¥226 ($31.20) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ¥16.97 ($2.34) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ¥1,282 ($177) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ¥207 ($28.60) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ¥547 ($75.40) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ¥158 ($21.84) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ¥158 ($21.84) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ¥41.47 ($5.72) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ¥3,241 ($447) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ¥2,254 ($311) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ¥6,763 ($933) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Chongqing is ¥10,839 ($1,495) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ¥6,024 ($831) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ¥7,832 ($1,080) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (¥2,254 ($311)) represents about 37% of the total single-person budget.
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¥5,923 ($817) / moChongqing is the capital and one of the key cities in China. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ¥6,024 ($831), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ¥2,254 ($311) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ¥14,356 ($1,980) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ¥10,926 ($1,507) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Chongqing is ¥10,839 ($1,495). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ¥7,832 ($1,080) per month.