China
Cost of Living in Xiamen
Monthly Total
$895
$15,663
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$319
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$19
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$319
$5,583
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$47
$823
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$95
$1,663
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$90
$1,575
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$196
$3,430
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$90
$1,575
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$23
$403
Monthly Total
$895
$15,663
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