You can live in most China's major cities for far less than $1,000 per month, and with a great lifestyle .A Breakdown of the Average Cost of Living in China:ExpensesCost (USD)Estimated Monthly Cost (USD)Rent$200 ~ $700$200 ~ $700Food$2~$5 per meal$100 ~ $150
As of the end of June, data from China's National Bureau of Statistics showed the average beef price in 50 cities had already reached 62.72 RMB/kg ($4.64/pound) – up more than 30 percent from a year ago. In Guangzhou, the local market price for fresh beef was the highest in a decade, reaching 74 RMB/kg ($5.47/pound).