Cost of Living in China

Explore city-level student budgets and compare options.

China

Cheapest Cities in China for Indian Students

City Monthly Cost Yearly Cost INR / year
Beijing CNY 3,117 CNY 37,410 INR 528,140
Chengdu CNY 1,172 CNY 14,065 INR 198,571
Chongqing CNY 1,092 CNY 13,106 INR 185,025
Guangzhou CNY 2,125 CNY 25,501 INR 360,018
Hangzhou CNY 2,059 CNY 24,715 INR 348,920
Nanjing CNY 1,675 CNY 20,100 INR 283,764
Shanghai CNY 3,326 CNY 39,917 INR 563,540
Shenzhen CNY 2,778 CNY 33,345 INR 470,754
Suzhou CNY 2,201 CNY 26,412 INR 372,877
Wuhan CNY 1,505 CNY 18,065 INR 255,042
Xi'an CNY 1,310 CNY 15,721 INR 221,948

Student Visa Financial Requirements in China

Visa proof-of-funds requirements vary by visa type and intake. See visa guidance.

Part-Time Earning Potential in the China

Students in China can usually offset part of their monthly living expenses through part-time work, subject to visa rules and local wage rates.

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