Cost of Living in Chengdu, China
China · East Asia
Monthly budget from $690 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$690
/mo
Standard
$1,370
/mo
Comfort
$2,770
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $350 | $200 | $50 | $90 | $690/mo |
| Standard | $700 | $380 | $100 | $190 | $1,370/mo |
| Comfort | $1,500 | $650 | $200 | $420 | $2,770/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Home of giant pandas, spicy Sichuan cuisine, and a famously relaxed lifestyle
Internet: 75 Mbps
Safety: 4.4/5
Nomad score: 3.8/5