Common information

Country
China
Population
3 531 347
Visitors
1 090 000/Year

Cost of living and prices in Xiamen

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre316USD/month
in city centre381USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre544USD/month
in city centre907USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people27 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg11 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle12 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass11 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc16,334 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc19,365 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month51 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hourUSD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair41 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc37 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair95 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair73 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month41 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month11 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom381 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom316 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom907 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom544 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter9,188 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter5,445 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month670 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year4.59

Ratings

Main factors in Xiamen

Leisure quality
5.1
Quality of life
5.7
Travelers rating
5.3
Travelers rating
5.8
English speaking
2.8
Nightlife
4.6
Coworking spaces
4.6
Free WIFI
4.6
Avg. internet speed, Mb/s
2

Safety in Xiamen

Healthcare
3.5
Racial tolerance
2.8
Female friendly
6.4
Friendliness to foreigners
6.4
Stability of the state
6
Conditions for starting a business
7.3
Freedom of the press
2

Comfort in Xiamen

Weather comfort
6.4
Availability of air conditioners
6.4
Air quality
6.7

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Xiamen

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 38 33 32 31 28 28 28 33 37 37 42 40 42
Average high, °C 30 26 22 18 16 15 17 22 25 28 31 31 23
Average temperature, °C 27 23 19 15 13 13 15 19 23 26 28 28 21
Average low, °C 23 21 16 11 10 10 12 16 20 23 25 25 18
Record low, °C 16 10 7 4 2 2 2 7 12 13 21 22 2
Rain, days 3 0 1 1 1 4 3 5 6 6 3 3 36
Fog, days 4 4 4 8 8 9 12 14 11 5 2 5 86
Thunderstorms, days 4 1 0 0 0 0 3 4 3 4 5 6 30
Average precipitation, mm. 100 30 30 20 30 70 90 130 160 180 130 150 1120
Relative humidity, % 77 71 71 72 74 79 81 82 84 85 81 80 78
Relative humidity morning, % 85 77 76 77 83 85 87 88 91 92 91 89 85
Relative humidity evening, % 73 68 66 66 72 76 78 78 81 81 74 75 74
Wind speed, km/h 16 17 17 16 16 16 16 14 12 14 14 12 15
Day Length, часов 13 12 11 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 13 13
Dew point, °C 21 17 12 8 8 8 11 15 19 22 24 24 189
Growing degree-day, °C 508 431 275 155 95 86 155 283 396 492 577 577 4030
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 16 15 12 11 11 11 12 14 15 17 20 19 15

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