Cost of living in Zhanjiang

Zhanjiang, a coastal city in southern China, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern living. Understanding the cost of living here is crucial for anyone considering relocating or planning an extended stay.This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the expenses you can expect, from dining and groceries to housing and utilities, helping you budget effectively for life in Zhanjiang.

Cost of Living Summary

Dining and Restaurants
  • Inexpensive Restaurant MealA meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $2.49 on average.
  • Mid-Range Restaurant (Three-Course Meal for Two)For a more upscale dining experience, expect to pay around $17.26, with prices ranging from $13.81 to $20.72.
  • Fast Food (e.g., McDonald's)A McMeal or equivalent combo meal averages $4.83, with a range between $4.14 and $5.52.
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)Domestic beer is priced at approximately $0.83 per 0.5 liter.
  • Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)A 0.33 liter bottle of Coke or Pepsi costs around $0.45, with prices ranging from $0.41 to $0.48.
  • Water (0.33 liter bottle)A 0.33 liter bottle of water is priced at about $0.21.
  • Cappuccino (regular)A regular cappuccino costs $2.76.
Grocery Prices
  • MilkMilk is priced at $1.38 per liter.
  • Eggs (Dozen)A dozen eggs cost approximately $0.99.
  • Tomatoes (1kg)Tomatoes are priced at $1.80 per kilogram.
Utilities
  • InternetInternet services cost around $9.67 for 60 Mbps or more, with unlimited data.

Cost of Living Data

The following pricing data has been gathered from 2 user contributions, as of the most recent update in May, 2023.
Restaurants
Avg / Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$2.49
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$17.26
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$4.83
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.83
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.45
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21
Cappuccino (regular)
$2.76
Markets
Avg / Range
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.38
Eggs (regular) (12)
$0.99
Tomato (1kg)
$1.80
Utilities (Monthly)
Avg / Range
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$9.67
Sports And Leisure
Avg / Range
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$5.52
Clothing And Shoes
Avg / Range
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$21.96
Salaries And Financing
Avg / Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$552.47

Cost of Living Rankings

The cost of living indices for China are compared to New York City (NYC), which serves as the baseline with an index of 100. These provide insights into the relative cost of living in different cities in China, covering factors like consumer goods, rent, and purchasing power.
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