Hangzhou ranks 8th of 11 priced cities in China on cost — $646 a month in essentials, 52% above Chongqing, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,449 covers that 2.2×. 115.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at prefecture level. PM2.5 averages 48.1 µg/m³ a year, 10× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 6°C, Aug 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 | $369 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $617 |
| Groceries | $99 |
| Dining out | $97 |
| Utilities | $63 |
| Local transport | $18 |
| Essentials / mo | $646 |
| Avg net salary | $1,449 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $633 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,147 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Hangzhou, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.69 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $28.08 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.17 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.43 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.18 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.22 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.64 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.33 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.94 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.70 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.13 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.96 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $18.97 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.03 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.34 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.44 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.49 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.89 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.94 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.57 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.59 |
| Monthly transit pass | $17.73 |
| Taxi start | $1.92 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.37 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.27 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $48.21 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $14.54 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $10.33 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $51.20 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.39 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Hangzhou has 115.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (prefecture level). That is the 5th-highest of 12 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Hangzhou runs 2 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 | 6.3°C | 3.4°C | 76% | 61% | 79 mm |
| Feb | 7.8°C | 5.1°C | 76% | 65% | 74 mm |
| Mar | 13°C | 11.4°C | 74% | 68% | 110 mm |
| Apr | 18.1°C | 17.9°C | 73% | 67% | 115 mm |
| May | 22.6°C | 24.4°C | 74% | 72% | 177 mm |
| Jun | 25.8°C | 29.9°C | 82% | 84% | 362 mm |
| Jul | 30.2°C | 35.8°C | 76% | 73% | 172 mm |
| Aug | 30.4°C | 35.8°C | 73% | 57% | 127 mm |
| Sep | 25.7°C | 29.1°C | 79% | 62% | 130 mm |
| Oct | 19.8°C | 20.5°C | 77% | 60% | 58 mm |
| Nov | 14.5°C | 13.5°C | 77% | 58% | 80 mm |
| Dec | 7.7°C | 5°C | 74% | 52% | 57 mm |
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