Guangzhou ranks 6th of 11 priced cities in China on cost — $572 a month in essentials, 35% above Chongqing, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,281 covers that 2.2×. 116.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at prefecture level. PM2.5 averages 39.7 µg/m³ a year, 8× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 16°C, Jul 30°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 | $284 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $534 |
| Groceries | $105 |
| Dining out | $89 |
| Utilities | $73 |
| Local transport | $21 |
| Essentials / mo | $572 |
| Avg net salary | $1,281 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $499 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,357 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Guangzhou, 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 | $29.56 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.95 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.04 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.18 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.66 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.55 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.33 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.78 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.07 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.14 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.50 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $16.41 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.06 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.20 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.18 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.77 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.96 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.18 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.68 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.44 |
| Monthly transit pass | $20.69 |
| Taxi start | $1.77 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.40 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.32 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $59.01 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $14.05 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.50 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $65.09 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.21 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Guangzhou has 116.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (prefecture level). That is the 3rd-highest of 12 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Guangzhou runs 4 above 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 | 15.6°C | 14.3°C | 69% | 61% | 60 mm |
| Feb | 16.6°C | 15.9°C | 73% | 68% | 66 mm |
| Mar | 20.2°C | 21.1°C | 78% | 76% | 136 mm |
| Apr | 23.6°C | 26.1°C | 79% | 75% | 203 mm |
| May | 26.9°C | 31.5°C | 82% | 79% | 320 mm |
| Jun | 29°C | 35.1°C | 83% | 87% | 383 mm |
| Jul | 30°C | 36.2°C | 80% | 75% | 231 mm |
| Aug | 29.3°C | 35.7°C | 82% | 76% | 288 mm |
| Sep | 28.5°C | 34.1°C | 80% | 62% | 193 mm |
| Oct | 25.2°C | 27.5°C | 71% | 53% | 96 mm |
| Nov | 21.5°C | 22.3°C | 71% | 54% | 41 mm |
| Dec | 16.2°C | 14.6°C | 64% | 55% | 29 mm |
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