Cost of Living in Kunming, China
China · East Asia
Monthly budget from $540 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$540
/mo
Standard
$990
/mo
Comfort
$1,890
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $280 | $150 | $35 | $75 | $540/mo |
| Standard | $500 | $270 | $70 | $150 | $990/mo |
| Comfort | $1,000 | $450 | $140 | $300 | $1,890/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Spring City with year-round mild climate, Stone Forest, Dali and Lijiang gateway, and diverse ethnic cultures
Internet: 60 Mbps
Safety: 4.5/5
Nomad score: 3.6/5