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Cost of Living in Ji’an Shi

Ji’an Shi, Jilin, China · Population 222,938

▼ -6% vs China average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)¥4,524 ($624)
Couple, monthly¥8,175 ($1,128)
Family of four, monthly¥10,713 ($1,478)

Estimated Prices in Ji’an Shi

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant¥43.50 ($6.00)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range¥174 ($24.00)per meal
Cappuccino¥13.05 ($1.80)each
Monthly groceries (single person)¥986 ($136)per month
Monthly public transport pass¥160 ($22.00)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment¥421 ($58.00)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)¥122 ($16.80)per month
Fitness club membership¥122 ($16.80)per month
Cinema ticket¥31.90 ($4.40)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre¥2,335 ($322)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre¥1,624 ($224)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre¥4,872 ($672)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ji’an Shi is ¥8,338 ($1,150) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ¥4,524 ($624) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ¥5,881 ($811) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (¥1,624 ($224)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Kuaidamao

70 km away · Jilin

Huanren

71 km away · Liaoning

Baishan

93 km away · Jilin

Linjiang

102 km away · Jilin

Xinbin

117 km away · Liaoning

Liuhe

132 km away · Jilin

Jingyu

149 km away · Jilin

Qingyuan

151 km away · Liaoning

Other Major Cities in China

Chongqing

Chongqing · pop. 32,054,159

¥6,024 ($831) / mo

Guangzhou

Guangdong · pop. 26,940,000

¥5,923 ($817) / mo

Shanghai

Shanghai · pop. 24,870,895

¥5,923 ($817) / mo

Beijing

Beijing · pop. 21,893,095

¥5,923 ($817) / mo

Chengdu

Sichuan · pop. 20,937,757

¥5,923 ($817) / mo

Shenzhen

Guangdong · pop. 17,619,000

¥5,923 ($817) / mo

Tianjin

Tianjin · pop. 13,866,009

¥5,923 ($817) / mo

Suzhou

Jiangsu · pop. 12,748,262

¥5,923 ($817) / mo

Living in Ji’an Shi

Ji’an Shi is one of the key cities in China. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ¥4,524 ($624), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ¥1,624 ($224) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ¥10,713 ($1,478) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ¥8,175 ($1,128) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ji’an Shi is ¥8,338 ($1,150). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ¥5,881 ($811) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ji’an Shi expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ¥4,524 ($624) per month in Ji’an Shi including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for China.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ji’an Shi?
A net salary of around ¥5,881 ($811) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ji’an Shi with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ji’an Shi is ¥8,338 ($1,150).
How much is rent in Ji’an Shi?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ¥2,335 ($322) per month in the city centre and ¥1,624 ($224) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ¥4,872 ($672).
Is Ji’an Shi cheaper than China on average?
Yes — Ji’an Shi is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the China average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ji’an Shi?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ¥986 ($136) in Ji’an Shi. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ¥44 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around ¥13 ($2).
How do transport costs in Ji’an Shi compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ji’an Shi is estimated at ¥160 ($22). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ji’an Shi are estimates based on China national averages adjusted for city size (population 222,938). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.