Tianjin ranks 9th of 16 priced cities in China on cost — $538 a month in essentials, 27% above Chongqing, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,159 covers that 2.2×. 119.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 57.6 µg/m³ a year, 12× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -2°C, Jul 28°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 | $229 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $329 |
| Groceries | $98 |
| Dining out | $98 |
| Utilities | $101 |
| Local transport | $12 |
| Essentials / mo | $538 |
| Avg net salary | $1,159 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $434 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $640 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Tianjin, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.15 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $23.69 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.92 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.02 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $0.96 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.07 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.48 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.27 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.44 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.26 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.63 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.28 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.34 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.63 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.48 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.55 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.18 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.85 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.26 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.72 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.30 |
| Monthly transit pass | $8.88 |
| Taxi start | $1.63 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.37 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.22 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $93.67 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $7.40 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $6.26 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $16.66 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.40 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Tianjin has 119.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 2nd-highest of 17 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Tianjin runs 6 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 | -2.4°C | -7.2°C | 51% | 30% | 2 mm |
| Feb | 0.8°C | -3.8°C | 50% | 35% | 8 mm |
| Mar | 9.1°C | 5°C | 43% | 37% | 10 mm |
| Apr | 16.1°C | 12.9°C | 43% | 44% | 28 mm |
| May | 22°C | 20.3°C | 48% | 47% | 32 mm |
| Jun | 26.5°C | 27.2°C | 56% | 52% | 51 mm |
| Jul | 28.1°C | 31.9°C | 72% | 56% | 192 mm |
| Aug | 26.8°C | 30.6°C | 76% | 53% | 163 mm |
| Sep | 22.5°C | 23.3°C | 67% | 43% | 56 mm |
| Oct | 14.3°C | 12°C | 60% | 40% | 30 mm |
| Nov | 6.2°C | 2.5°C | 61% | 38% | 24 mm |
| Dec | -1.3°C | -6°C | 53% | 24% | 2 mm |
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