Cost of Living in
Lhasa
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Lhasa, China. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
72Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$2,947.61
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$2,210.71
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$648.47
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$589.52
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,061.14
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,031.66
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$13.26
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$117.90
General
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$442.14
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$6,632.13
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$29.48
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$28.74
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$72.22
Men's Leather Business Shoes$44.21
Local Cheese (1 kg)$7.04
Bananas (1 kg)$1.69
Oranges (1 kg)$2.95
Tomatoes (1 kg)$0.81
Potatoes (1 kg)$0.69
Onions (1 kg)$1.77
Lettuce (1 Head)$0.88
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$12.53
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$3.68
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$0.44
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$2,063.33
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$3.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$29,476.14
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$27,265.43
Restaurants
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.73
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$1.62
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$4.42
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$29.48
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$7.37
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$1.47
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$4.84
Markets
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$2.14
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$1.77
White Rice (1 kg)$0.81
Eggs (12, Large Size)$2.51
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$2.95
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$10.32
Apples (1 kg)$2.21
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$0.74
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$0.32
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$29.48
Sports And Leisure
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$29.48
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$7.37
Transportation
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$0.74
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$1.47
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$0.29
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$11.79
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.40
Utilities (Monthly)
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$13.26
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$14.74