Xi’an Cost of Living 2025
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Xi’an, China
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center ¥2200–4800/mo (center); ¥1300–2800/mo (outer ring)
USD Reference Approx. USD 310–680/mo (1BR center)
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery ¥10–25 (eatery/snacks); ¥40–100 (restaurant)
Monthly Groceries ¥750–1600/mo (supermarket)
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Metro ~¥120–250/mo; DiDi starts ~¥9–13
A multi-line metro covers the core; Chang’an Tong card for metro/bus. HSR links Zhengzhou/Chengdu/Beijing as a western hub. Xianyang International is the Northwest’s largest airport.
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