Xi'an ranks 2nd of 11 priced cities in China on cost — $426 a month in essentials, 0% above Chongqing, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,067 covers that 2.5×. 106.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at prefecture level.
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 | $175 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $311 |
| Groceries | $82 |
| Dining out | $69 |
| Utilities | $74 |
| Local transport | $26 |
| Essentials / mo | $426 |
| Avg net salary | $1,067 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $345 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $863 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Xi'an, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.81 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $17.73 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.43 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.11 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.33 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.48 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.42 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.28 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.44 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.69 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.87 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.43 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.46 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.47 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.63 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.12 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.28 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.66 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.74 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.56 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.30 |
| Monthly transit pass | $25.70 |
| Taxi start | $1.26 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.30 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.28 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $62.99 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $10.56 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $6.21 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $29.56 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.47 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Xi'an has 106.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (prefecture level). That is the 9th-highest of 12 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Xi'an runs 6 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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