Kunming
China
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Local Highlights
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Wed May 6
25°C
/ 76°F
Low: 15°C
/ 58°F
Thu May 7
23°C
/ 74°F
Low: 14°C
/ 58°F
Fri May 8
20°C
/ 67°F
Low: 13°C
/ 56°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$204
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
6.5
Moderate
Fixed Internet
63
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population3,855,346
- RegionYunnan
- ClimateSubtropical
- Elevation1,895 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)53.16 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)17.07 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)24.74 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre232.87 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre174.65 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre533.67 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre315.35 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre322.15 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre132.96 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.73 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)36.39 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.46 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.47 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)14.55 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.13 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)19641.38 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)17795.37 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)5.82 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant2.55 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)29.11 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)6.29 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.46 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)1.42 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.18 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)2.21 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)1.53 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)0.59 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)1.75 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)3.30 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)1.98 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)5.28 USD
- Apples (1 lb)0.61 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)0.46 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)0.68 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)0.53 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)0.16 USD
- Onions (1 lb)0.40 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)1.60 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)0.63 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)6.55 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)0.73 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)2.91 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership52.03 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child345.67 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child13584.25 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)69.13 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)69.86 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes80.05 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)17.65 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)41.84 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)835.92 USD