Haikou Cost of Living 2025
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Haikou, China
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center ¥2500–5000/mo (center); ¥1500–3000/mo (outer ring)
USD Reference Approx. USD 350–700/mo (1BR center)
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery ¥12–25 (eatery/snacks); ¥45–100 (restaurant)
Monthly Groceries ¥800–1700/mo (supermarket)
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Transit ~¥80–180/mo; DiDi starts ~¥9–13
A bus/tram network (no metro); city card for buses. The island-loop HSR reaches Sanya in ~1.5 h. Haikou Meilan International Airport; FTP duty-free shopping.
Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 2,000–3,500
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 4,000–6,500
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