Cost of Living in Nanjing, China
China · East Asia
Monthly budget from $745 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$745
/mo
Standard
$1,480
/mo
Comfort
$3,075
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $400 | $210 | $50 | $85 | $745/mo |
| Standard | $800 | $390 | $100 | $190 | $1,480/mo |
| Comfort | $1,750 | $680 | $205 | $440 | $3,075/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Former Chinese capital with Ming dynasty walls, Yangtze River scenery, and prestigious universities
Internet: 80 Mbps
Safety: 4.4/5
Nomad score: 3.4/5