Dalian ranks 7th of 16 priced cities in China on cost — $519 a month in essentials, 22% above Chongqing, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,097 covers that 2.1×. 93.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 27.5 µg/m³ a year, 6× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -2°C, Aug 26°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 | $238 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $402 |
| Groceries | $83 |
| Dining out | $91 |
| Utilities | $77 |
| Local transport | $30 |
| Essentials / mo | $519 |
| Avg net salary | $1,097 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $442 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $704 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Dalian, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.55 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $25.17 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.18 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.29 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $0.96 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.48 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.48 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.24 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.60 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.44 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.98 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.60 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $17.25 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.41 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.28 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.10 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.85 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.85 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.69 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.65 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.30 |
| Monthly transit pass | $29.61 |
| Taxi start | $1.48 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.44 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.24 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $64.16 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $13.23 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.18 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $27.76 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.66 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Dalian has 93.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the lowest of the 17 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Dalian runs 19 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 | -1.7°C | -7.7°C | 63% | 40% | 8 mm |
| Feb | -0.3°C | -6°C | 64% | 39% | 11 mm |
| Mar | 4.6°C | -0.2°C | 68% | 37% | 15 mm |
| Apr | 10.1°C | 6.2°C | 68% | 44% | 32 mm |
| May | 15.5°C | 13.2°C | 73% | 47% | 55 mm |
| Jun | 20.5°C | 21°C | 81% | 51% | 63 mm |
| Jul | 24.6°C | 27.6°C | 86% | 54% | 117 mm |
| Aug | 25.8°C | 29°C | 81% | 50% | 140 mm |
| Sep | 22°C | 22.5°C | 74% | 40% | 59 mm |
| Oct | 15.3°C | 12.4°C | 65% | 41% | 37 mm |
| Nov | 8°C | 3.3°C | 65% | 45% | 35 mm |
| Dec | 1°C | -4.9°C | 63% | 42% | 11 mm |
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