Chengdu ranks 4th of 11 priced cities in China on cost — $501 a month in essentials, 18% above Chongqing, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,264 covers that 2.5×. 102.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at prefecture level. PM2.5 averages 58 µg/m³ a year, 12× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 8°C, Aug 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $257 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $452 |
| Groceries | $89 |
| Dining out | $78 |
| Utilities | $53 |
| Local transport | $24 |
| Essentials / mo | $501 |
| Avg net salary | $1,264 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $525 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $878 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Chengdu, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.96 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $22.17 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.17 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.89 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.48 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.22 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.50 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.26 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.84 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.75 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.92 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.56 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.22 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.55 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.82 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.28 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.21 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.71 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.71 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.59 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.59 |
| Monthly transit pass | $24.39 |
| Taxi start | $1.33 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.30 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.24 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $40.91 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $12.54 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.55 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $26.86 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.91 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Chengdu has 102.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (prefecture level). That is the 11th-highest of 12 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Chengdu runs 10 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5°C | 5°C | 76% | 70% | 11 mm |
| Feb | 9.8°C | 7.5°C | 73% | 70% | 17 mm |
| Mar | 15.3°C | 14.2°C | 70% | 75% | 36 mm |
| Apr | 19.7°C | 19.7°C | 68% | 77% | 83 mm |
| May | 23.1°C | 24.2°C | 66% | 80% | 100 mm |
| Jun | 25.7°C | 28.7°C | 71% | 85% | 121 mm |
| Jul | 27.3°C | 31.9°C | 78% | 78% | 334 mm |
| Aug | 27.6°C | 32.3°C | 77% | 75% | 316 mm |
| Sep | 23.3°C | 26.1°C | 82% | 82% | 149 mm |
| Oct | 18.2°C | 18.9°C | 81% | 85% | 62 mm |
| Nov | 13.7°C | 12.9°C | 79% | 74% | 19 mm |
| Dec | 8.3°C | 6°C | 78% | 68% | 12 mm |
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