Kunming
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Explore the history, neighborhoods, food, and culture of Kunming.
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đ Demographics
- Population3,855,346
- RegionYunnan
- ClimateSubtropical
- Elevation1,895 m
đ Immigration & Visas
Tourist Stay:
90 Days
(Extensions Possible)
Tourist visas can be extended once for an additional 30 days at the discretion of the local Public Security Bureau.
đ° Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)52.84 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)16.96 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)24.59 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre231.44 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre173.58 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre530.38 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre313.41 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre320.17 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre132.14 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.72 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)36.16 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.45 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.47 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)14.46 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.12 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)19520.34 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)17685.72 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)5.79 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant2.53 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)28.93 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)6.26 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.45 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)1.41 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.16 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.48 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)0.28 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)2.19 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)1.52 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)0.59 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)1.74 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)3.28 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)1.97 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)5.25 USD
- Apples (1 lb)0.61 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)0.46 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)0.67 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)0.53 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)0.16 USD
- Onions (1 lb)0.39 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)1.59 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)0.63 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)6.51 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)0.72 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)2.89 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership51.71 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child343.54 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child13500.55 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)68.71 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)69.43 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes79.56 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)17.54 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)41.59 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)830.77 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)0.63 USD