Cost of Living in Xiamen, China
China · East Asia
Monthly budget from $690 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$690
/mo
Standard
$1,265
/mo
Comfort
$2,400
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $360 | $195 | $45 | $90 | $690/mo |
| Standard | $645 | $350 | $90 | $180 | $1,265/mo |
| Comfort | $1,290 | $575 | $175 | $360 | $2,400/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Coastal city with Gulangyu piano island, clean air, Taiwanese influence, and coffee cafe culture
Internet: 85 Mbps
Safety: 4.8/5
Nomad score: 3.9/5