Food Prices in China — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$2.03+15% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$2.27-34% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$5.81-1% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$1.22-46% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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原味压缩饼干秦皇岛海洋食品有限公司 · 200g*20京东, 北仑区 27 Aug deal135 ¥
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Dried scallops & dried shrimp roe noodles - finedashijie · 48g x 6HKTVmall, 大埔 Tai Po 11 Jul98 HK$
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Vainilla DreamMovenpick富東廣場 Fu Tung Plaza, 香港 Hong Kong 27 Jun98 HK$
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Hi-Calcium No Sugar Original Soya Milk (250 mL x 6)Vitasoy百佳 PARKnSHOP, 九龍 Kowloon 9 Sep deal27 HK$
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Japanese style milk soft cakePando優品360 Best Mart 360, 香港 Hong Kong 7 Sep18 HK$
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Plain Greek Style YogurtMÖVENPICK百佳 PARKnSHOP, 小欖村 Siu Lam Tsuen 5 Sep15 HK$
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Chinese Baijiu with Osmanthus Snowy MooncakeSaint Honore聖安娜餅屋 Saint Honore Cake Shop, 香港島 Hong Kong Island 3 Sep61 HK$
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SHDL - 2025 Duffy & Friends Summer Ocean Collection x Duffy & Friends Chocolate Crunch Box SetDisney迪士尼旗舰店, 浦东新区 1 Sep159 ¥
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固力果炭燒百力滋家庭裝Pretz萬寧 Mannings, 麒麟圍 Kei Lun Wai 31 Aug deal23.9 HK$
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สาหร่ายเกาหลีถุงสีเขียวถุงเล็กDongwonHKTVmall, 新墟村 San Hui Village 31 Aug deal41.9 HK$
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Better Sandwich Bread Wholewheat 6 SlicesGardenTaste, 屯門 Tuen Mun 31 Aug15.9 HK$
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绿得 甘蔗汁 植物饮料绿得闽江学院, 闽侯县 2 Sep6 ¥
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雀巢茶萃 柠檬冻红茶果汁茶饮料Nestea闽江学院, 闽侯县 2 Sep5 ¥
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奈雪果茶 青提香乌龙茶 果汁茶饮料奈雪的茶闽江学院, 闽侯县 1 Sep deal6.94 ¥
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NutellaFerrero · 180葵興商場 Kwai Hing Shopping Centre, 葵涌 Kwai Chung 3 Jul deal44 HK$
What this means for vanlife
Food in China is significantly more expensive — 30.4% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $391 per month (vs $300 world average).
↑ Year-over-year change: +0% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in China?
Yes, food in China is above average. The VanBasket Index is 130.4 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 30.4% more than the global average.
How much should I budget for food in China per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in China you can expect to spend around $391. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 130.4 (world = 100).
How does China compare to similar countries?
China has a VanBasket Index of 130.4. Similar or nearby countries: Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Singapore.
How often is the food price data for China updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
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