Nanjing ranks 10th of 16 priced cities in China on cost — $566 a month in essentials, 33% above Chongqing, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,371 covers that 2.4×. 101.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 48 µg/m³ a year, 10× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 4°C, Aug 29°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 | $294 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $513 |
| Groceries | $89 |
| Dining out | $92 |
| Utilities | $61 |
| Local transport | $30 |
| Essentials / mo | $566 |
| Avg net salary | $1,371 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $540 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,106 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Nanjing, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.70 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $24.43 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.18 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.05 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.48 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.22 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.50 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.26 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.11 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.10 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.87 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.32 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.51 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $2.96 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.08 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.26 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.08 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.87 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.93 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.53 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.30 |
| Monthly transit pass | $29.61 |
| Taxi start | $1.70 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.40 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.28 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $54.19 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $7.11 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $7.62 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $28.38 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.92 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Nanjing has 101.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 15th-highest of 17 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Nanjing runs 12 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 | 4.1°C | 0.5°C | 75% | 58% | 59 mm |
| Feb | 6.1°C | 2.7°C | 73% | 61% | 56 mm |
| Mar | 11.9°C | 9.6°C | 70% | 65% | 73 mm |
| Apr | 17°C | 16.1°C | 71% | 64% | 94 mm |
| May | 21.7°C | 22.6°C | 73% | 68% | 130 mm |
| Jun | 25.5°C | 28.7°C | 78% | 73% | 210 mm |
| Jul | 28.6°C | 33.9°C | 81% | 72% | 256 mm |
| Aug | 28.9°C | 34.2°C | 79% | 58% | 141 mm |
| Sep | 24.3°C | 27.1°C | 79% | 57% | 100 mm |
| Oct | 17.9°C | 17.8°C | 77% | 55% | 67 mm |
| Nov | 12.4°C | 10.5°C | 75% | 52% | 48 mm |
| Dec | 5.5°C | 2.1°C | 71% | 48% | 34 mm |
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