Cost of living in Kunming

compared to
Cost of living in Kunming vs. China overall average

Kunming is 7.5% more expensive than China overall.

Restaurants
pay 2.6% less in Kunming
Groceries
pay 4.9% less in Kunming
Transportation
pay 12.3% more in Kunming
Housing
pay 7.3% less in Kunming
Childcare
pay 11.2% more in Kunming
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.8% more in Kunming
Clothing
pay 25.0% more in Kunming

The cost of clothing, entertainment and sports, transportation, and childcare in Kunming are more expensive than in China. Expenses including housing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Kunming.

Kunming Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $2.44
CN¥17.86
$2.09 - $6.96
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$6.26
CN¥45.91
$5.08 - $6.96
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $0.43
CN¥3.16
$0.35 - $0.56

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$2.26
CN¥16.58
$1.18 - $3.48
Local cheese (8 oz) $3.48
CN¥25.51
?? - ??
Milk (1 gallon) $8.85
CN¥64.89
$4.74 - $10.53

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.49
CN¥32.91
$4.11 - $4.70
Monthly public transit pass $34.79
CN¥255.08
$27.83 - $41.74
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $20,872.18
CN¥153,049.43
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$17.16
CN¥125.84
$9.74 - $27.83
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $208.72
CN¥1,530.49
?? - ??
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $139.15
CN¥1,020.33
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $602.97
CN¥4,421.43
$417.44 - $834.89
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $16,697.74
CN¥122,439.54
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $1.39
CN¥10.20
$0.56 - $2.78
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.37
CN¥24.69
$1.39 - $4.87
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$3.48
CN¥25.51
$2.09 - $5.57

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$83.49
CN¥612.20
$69.57 - $97.40
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$34.79
CN¥255.08
$20.87 - $48.70
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$81.75
CN¥599.44
$34.79 - $139.15

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in China to see the average cost of cities throughout China, like Chongqing, Jinan, Kunming, Changchun, Qingdao, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in China compared to Kunming.

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