Datong Cost of Living 2025
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Datong, China
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center ¥1800–4000/mo (center); ¥1200–2500/mo (outer ring)
USD Reference Approx. USD 250–560/mo (1BR center)
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery ¥10–20 (eatery/snacks); ¥35–85 (restaurant)
Monthly Groceries ¥650–1400/mo (supermarket)
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Transit ~¥80–160/mo; DiDi starts ~¥9–13
A bus network; city card for buses. HSR to Taiyuan/Beijing/Hohhot. Datong Yungang Airport. ~30 min to the Yungang Grottoes.
Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 800–1,200
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 2,500–4,000
Important Note
Data above is approximate for 2025. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.
Data updated: 2026-06-19