Living Cost in Shenyang
2011 Jul-01
Though being the provincial capital as well as one of the largest cities in China. Shenyang is a very affordable place to live. International students can enjoy high standard life while depend on a much smaller budget than those who study in Beijing or Shanghai. The tables below illustrate prices of some common commodities in Shenyang.
Restaurant |
Average |
Equal USD |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
28.46 CNY |
4.33 USD |
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
75.81 CNY |
11.53 USD |
Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar |
30.32 CNY |
4.61 USD |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) |
5.42 CNY |
0.82 USD |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
10.83 CNY |
1.65 USD |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) |
3.25 CNY |
0.49 USD |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) |
1.08 CNY |
0.16 USD |
Markets |
Average |
Equal USD |
Milk (regular), 1 liter |
10.83 CNY |
1.65 USD |
Loaf of Fresh Bread |
5.42 CNY |
0.82 USD |
Eggs (12) |
8.66 CNY |
1.32 USD |
Fresh Cheese (1kg) |
32.49 CNY |
4.94 USD |
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) |
16.23 CNY |
2.32 USD |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.17 CNY |
0.33 USD |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
32.49 CNY |
4.94 USD |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.17 CNY |
0.33 USD |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
8.51 CNY |
1.29 USD |
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) |
11.21 CNY |
1.71 USD |
Transportation |
Average |
Equal USD |
One-way Ticket (local transport) |
1.08 CNY |
0.16 USD |
Monthly Pass |
54.15 CNY |
8.24 USD |
Taxi (5kmwithin center) |
21.66 CNY |
3.29 USD |
Gasoline (1 liter) |
7.04 CNY |
1.07 USD |
Utilities (Monthly) |
Average |
Equal USD |
Basic (Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) |
108.30 CNY |
16.47 USD |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff (no discounts or plans) |
0.54 CNY |
0.08 USD |
Internet (4 Mbps, Flat Rate, Cable/ADSL) |
54.15 CNY |
8.24 USD |
Rent Per Month |
Average |
Equal USD |
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
634.75 CNY |
96.54 USD |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
237.40 CNY |
36.11 USD |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,265.75 CNY |
344.61 USD |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,052.90 CNY |
160.14 USD |