Wuhan ranks 4th of 16 priced cities in China on cost — $487 a month in essentials, 15% above Chongqing, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,106 covers that 2.3×. 99.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 57.4 µg/m³ a year, 11× 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 | $220 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $344 |
| Groceries | $89 |
| Dining out | $78 |
| Utilities | $70 |
| Local transport | $30 |
| Essentials / mo | $487 |
| Avg net salary | $1,106 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $376 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $734 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Wuhan, 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 | $22.17 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.21 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.28 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.03 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.33 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.45 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.29 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.96 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.80 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.00 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.62 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.18 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.55 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.19 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.22 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.11 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.79 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.78 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.50 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.59 |
| Monthly transit pass | $29.56 |
| Taxi start | $1.48 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.30 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.27 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $57.73 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $11.79 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $8.41 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $56.98 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.91 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Wuhan has 99.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 16th-highest of 17 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Wuhan runs 13 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 | 5.7°C | 2.4°C | 77% | 61% | 58 mm |
| Feb | 7.8°C | 4.9°C | 76% | 63% | 73 mm |
| Mar | 13.7°C | 12.2°C | 76% | 66% | 122 mm |
| Apr | 18.8°C | 18.8°C | 75% | 67% | 166 mm |
| May | 23.1°C | 25°C | 76% | 70% | 181 mm |
| Jun | 26.8°C | 31°C | 80% | 73% | 278 mm |
| Jul | 29.8°C | 35.4°C | 79% | 67% | 230 mm |
| Aug | 30.2°C | 35.7°C | 75% | 55% | 91 mm |
| Sep | 25.9°C | 28.7°C | 73% | 52% | 75 mm |
| Oct | 19°C | 19°C | 76% | 57% | 61 mm |
| Nov | 13.4°C | 11.9°C | 77% | 56% | 51 mm |
| Dec | 7.1°C | 3.9°C | 72% | 50% | 27 mm |
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