Chongqing is the cheapest of China's 11 priced cities — $425 a month in essentials, 52% below Shanghai at $892. The average net salary of $1,114 covers that 2.6×. 102.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level.
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 | $185 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $405 |
| Groceries | $89 |
| Dining out | $78 |
| Utilities | $51 |
| Local transport | $22 |
| Essentials / mo | $425 |
| Avg net salary | $1,114 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $411 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $837 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Chongqing, 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 | $4.58 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.19 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.18 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.44 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.30 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.96 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.59 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.62 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.16 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $17.73 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.33 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.51 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.29 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.22 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.63 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.96 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.63 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.37 |
| Monthly transit pass | $22.17 |
| Taxi start | $1.48 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.30 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.23 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $44.44 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $7.00 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $6.98 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $49.26 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.91 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Chongqing has 102.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the lowest of the 12 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Chongqing runs 10 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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