Kunming ranks 3rd of 17 priced cities in China on cost — $444 a month in essentials, 4% above Chongqing, the cheapest. The average net salary of $859 covers that 1.9×. 105.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at prefecture level. PM2.5 averages 18.1 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 10°C, Jun 22°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 | $178 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $237 |
| Groceries | $91 |
| Dining out | $67 |
| Utilities | $71 |
| Local transport | $37 |
| Essentials / mo | $444 |
| Avg net salary | $859 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $321 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $543 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kunming, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.22 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $22.22 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.29 |
| 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 | $0.46 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.30 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.72 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.72 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.48 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.56 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.41 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.44 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.37 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.00 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.18 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.37 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.89 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.64 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.74 |
| Monthly transit pass | $37.03 |
| Taxi start | $1.48 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.30 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.21 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $54.10 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.37 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $14.63 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $41.97 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.92 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kunming has 105.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (prefecture level). That is the 12th-highest of 17 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Kunming runs 7 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 | 10.2°C | 7.4°C | 72% | 39% | 49 mm |
| Feb | 12.2°C | 9.1°C | 63% | 37% | 27 mm |
| Mar | 16.9°C | 13.8°C | 51% | 31% | 32 mm |
| Apr | 19.1°C | 17°C | 55% | 40% | 68 mm |
| May | 21.3°C | 20.7°C | 62% | 53% | 115 mm |
| Jun | 22°C | 23.4°C | 76% | 86% | 264 mm |
| Jul | 21.7°C | 23.5°C | 79% | 87% | 228 mm |
| Aug | 21.6°C | 23.6°C | 80% | 80% | 256 mm |
| Sep | 20.2°C | 21.4°C | 81% | 78% | 166 mm |
| Oct | 17.3°C | 17.3°C | 81% | 67% | 110 mm |
| Nov | 14.1°C | 12.7°C | 76% | 44% | 34 mm |
| Dec | 10.7°C | 8.5°C | 78% | 50% | 24 mm |
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