Cost of living · China

Nantong Cost of Living

Monthly cost of living breakdown for Nantong, China

Cost Level: Medium

Housing

1BR Apartment — City Center ¥2800–5500/mo (center); ¥1700–3200/mo (outer ring)
USD Reference Approx. USD 420–820/mo (1BR centre) · at 2026-10-09 FX rates

Food & Dining

Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery ¥15–28 (eatery/snacks); ¥48–110 (restaurant)
Monthly Groceries ¥850–1800/mo (supermarket)

Transport

Monthly Transport Cost Metro/bus ~¥120–250/mo; DiDi starts ~¥11–15

A metro/bus network; city card for metro/bus. The Hu-Su-Tong Bridge and HSR reach Shanghai in ~1 h. Nantong Xingdong International Airport (a planned third Shanghai airport).

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

Band-level illustration: these three totals come from this city's cost band (level 3 of 5), not from the expenses above — every city on the same band shows the same ranges.

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Important Note

Data above is approximate and indicative. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.

Source: Richbay editorial estimate (indicative, not guaranteed)

Estimate baseline: 2026-06-19

How we estimate
  • Coverage: the city and its immediate surrounding area.
  • Housing: public statistics and current listing ranges (1-bedroom, city-centre baseline).
  • Food & transport: supermarket / restaurant reference baskets and official operator fares.
  • Currency conversion uses a reference rate; any USD figures are computed at the rate shown.
  • Confidence: Medium — an editorial estimate, not a crowdsourced index.
  • Cost level is relative to Richbay’s global city set, not an absolute index.
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