Cost of Living in Nanjing, China
China · East Asia
Monthly budget from $668 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$668
/mo
Standard
$1,216
/mo
Comfort
$2,308
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $350 | $188 | $45 | $85 | $668/mo |
| Standard | $630 | $335 | $88 | $163 | $1,216/mo |
| Comfort | $1,260 | $552 | $170 | $326 | $2,308/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Former Chinese capital with Ming city walls, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, duck blood soup, and Qinhuai River
Internet: 85 Mbps
Safety: 4.8/5
Nomad score: 3.7/5