Top 10 Popular Cities in China for Malaysian Students & Living Cost Overview
Beijing
Accommodation (Monthly)
University Dormitory
1,200 - 2,000
Off-campus Apartment (Shared)
2,000 - 3,500
Off-campus Apartment (Single)
3,500 - 5,000
Food (Monthly)
University Cafeteria
1,000 - 1,500
Restaurants
1,500 - 2,500
Transportation (Monthly)
Subway/Bus
200 - 300
Taxi
500 - 1,000
Famous Universities
- Peking University
- Tsinghua University
- Renmin University of China
- Beijing Normal University
- Beijing Foreign Studies University
Shanghai
Accommodation (Monthly)
University Dormitory
1,500 - 2,500
Off-campus Apartment (Shared)
2,500 - 4,000
Off-campus Apartment (Single)
4,000 - 6,000
Food (Monthly)
University Cafeteria
1,200 - 1,800
Restaurants
1,800 - 3,000
Transportation (Monthly)
Subway/Bus
200 - 400
Taxi
600 - 1,200
Famous Universities
- Fudan University
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Tongji University
- East China Normal University
- Shanghai University
Guangzhou
Accommodation (Monthly)
University Dormitory
1,000 - 1,800
Off-campus Apartment (Shared)
1,800 - 3,000
Off-campus Apartment (Single)
3,000 - 4,500
Food (Monthly)
University Cafeteria
800 - 1,200
Restaurants
1,200 - 2,000
Transportation (Monthly)
Subway/Bus
150 - 250
Taxi
400 - 800
Famous Universities
- Sun Yat-sen University
- South China University of Technology
- Jinan University
- Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
- South China Normal University
Shenzhen
Accommodation (Monthly)
University Dormitory
1,200 - 2,000
Off-campus Apartment (Shared)
2,000 - 3,500
Off-campus Apartment (Single)
3,500 - 5,000
Food (Monthly)
University Cafeteria
1,000 - 1,500
Restaurants
1,500 - 2,500
Transportation (Monthly)
Subway/Bus
200 - 300
Taxi
500 - 1,000
Famous Universities
- Shenzhen University
- Southern University of Science and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen)
- Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School
- Tsinghua University Shenzhen Graduate School
Nanjing
Accommodation (Monthly)
University Dormitory
800 - 1,500
Off-campus Apartment (Shared)
1,500 - 2,500
Off-campus Apartment (Single)
2,500 - 3,500
Food (Monthly)
University Cafeteria
800 - 1,200
Restaurants
1,200 - 2,000
Transportation (Monthly)
Subway/Bus
150 - 250
Taxi
400 - 800
Famous Universities
- Nanjing University
- Southeast University
- Nanjing Normal University
- Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Nanjing Agricultural University
Wuhan
Accommodation (Monthly)
University Dormitory
800 - 1,500
Off-campus Apartment (Shared)
1,500 - 2,500
Off-campus Apartment (Single)
2,500 - 3,500
Food (Monthly)
University Cafeteria
800 - 1,200
Restaurants
1,200 - 2,000
Transportation (Monthly)
Subway/Bus
150 - 250
Taxi
400 - 800
Famous Universities
- Wuhan University
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Huazhong Normal University
- Wuhan University of Technology
- China University of Geosciences
Chengdu
Accommodation (Monthly)
University Dormitory
800 - 1,500
Off-campus Apartment (Shared)
1,500 - 2,500
Off-campus Apartment (Single)
2,500 - 3,500
Food (Monthly)
University Cafeteria
800 - 1,200
Restaurants
1,200 - 2,000
Transportation (Monthly)
Subway/Bus
150 - 250
Taxi
400 - 800
Famous Universities
- Sichuan University
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
- Southwest Jiaotong University
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu University of Technology
Hangzhou
Accommodation (Monthly)
University Dormitory
1,000 - 1,800
Off-campus Apartment (Shared)
1,800 - 3,000
Off-campus Apartment (Single)
3,000 - 4,500
Food (Monthly)
University Cafeteria
800 - 1,200
Restaurants
1,200 - 2,000
Transportation (Monthly)
Subway/Bus
150 - 250
Taxi
400 - 800
Famous Universities
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou Normal University
- Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou Dianzi University
- China Academy of Art
Xi'an
Accommodation (Monthly)
University Dormitory
800 - 1,500
Off-campus Apartment (Shared)
1,500 - 2,500
Off-campus Apartment (Single)
2,500 - 3,500
Food (Monthly)
University Cafeteria
800 - 1,200
Restaurants
1,200 - 2,000
Transportation (Monthly)
Subway/Bus
150 - 250
Taxi
400 - 800
Famous Universities
- Xi'an Jiaotong University
- Northwest University
- Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Shaanxi Normal University
- Xi'an University of Technology
Tianjin
Accommodation (Monthly)
University Dormitory
800 - 1,500
Off-campus Apartment (Shared)
1,500 - 2,500
Off-campus Apartment (Single)
2,500 - 3,500
Food (Monthly)
University Cafeteria
800 - 1,200
Restaurants
1,200 - 2,000
Transportation (Monthly)
Subway/Bus
150 - 250
Taxi
400 - 800
Famous Universities
- Tianjin University
- Nankai University
- Tianjin Medical University
- Tianjin Normal University
- Tianjin University of Technology
Cost-Saving Tips
- Choose university dormitories for the most affordable accommodation option
- Use university cafeterias for daily meals to save on food expenses
- Take advantage of student discounts for transportation and entertainment
- Shop at local markets for groceries and daily necessities
- Use public transportation instead of taxis for regular travel
- Look for shared apartments to reduce accommodation costs
- Take advantage of student meal cards and discounts
- Use mobile payment apps for better deals and discounts
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