Zhuhai ranks 8th of 16 priced cities in China on cost — $520 a month in essentials, 22% above Chongqing, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,052 covers that 2.0×. 115.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 25.5 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 17°C, Jul 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 | $281 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $425 |
| Groceries | $84 |
| Dining out | $84 |
| Utilities | $65 |
| Local transport | $6 |
| Essentials / mo | $520 |
| Avg net salary | $1,052 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $640 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $902 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Zhuhai, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.66 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $29.56 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.17 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.09 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.18 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.48 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.31 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.66 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.58 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.23 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.71 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $4.29 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.50 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.33 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.74 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.18 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.81 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.89 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.58 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.15 |
| Monthly transit pass | $8.87 |
| Taxi start | $1.48 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.38 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.21 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $54.25 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $11.20 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.02 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $81.28 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.38 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Zhuhai has 115.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 5th-highest of 17 China cities we track. China's national figure is 112.8, so Zhuhai runs 3 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 | 16.7°C | 15.4°C | 75% | 57% | 39 mm |
| Feb | 17.5°C | 16.8°C | 79% | 63% | 40 mm |
| Mar | 20.7°C | 21.6°C | 83% | 68% | 68 mm |
| Apr | 23.8°C | 26.2°C | 84% | 67% | 111 mm |
| May | 26.9°C | 31.3°C | 85% | 75% | 215 mm |
| Jun | 28.9°C | 34.4°C | 85% | 84% | 273 mm |
| Jul | 29.4°C | 35°C | 83% | 74% | 235 mm |
| Aug | 29°C | 34.9°C | 84% | 77% | 353 mm |
| Sep | 28.5°C | 33.8°C | 82% | 63% | 258 mm |
| Oct | 25.7°C | 28.1°C | 76% | 54% | 154 mm |
| Nov | 22.4°C | 23.3°C | 77% | 50% | 46 mm |
| Dec | 17.5°C | 15.8°C | 70% | 54% | 22 mm |
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