Cost of Living in Qingdao, China
China · East Asia
Monthly budget from $625 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$625
/mo
Standard
$1,145
/mo
Comfort
$2,180
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $330 | $175 | $40 | $80 | $625/mo |
| Standard | $590 | $315 | $80 | $160 | $1,145/mo |
| Comfort | $1,180 | $520 | $160 | $320 | $2,180/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Coastal city famous for Tsingtao Beer, German-built architecture, and beautiful sandy beaches
Internet: 80 Mbps
Safety: 4.7/5
Nomad score: 3.7/5