This is a tricky topic because the cost of living depends on the city you live in (Beijing and shanghai are more expensive than second such as Kunming or Chengdu. Which are more expensive then other countryside and extremely depends on your lifestyle. When you hanging out with friend's you can find a cheap beer in Shanghai where Tsingdao beer are sold for 10 RMB each.
When you are looking for a shared apartment in Beijing or Shanghai. However, the rent will be cheaper in a second-tier city. You'll also have to pay for electricity, water, gas and internet. My experience is that you shouldn't pay more than a total amount of 450 Yuan/Month ( 200 electricity, 50 gas, 60 Water, and 120 For Internet). I'm referring to the whole apartment, so if you share it with other people, you'll pay less than that.
Food in China may be a cheap as cheap 10 yuan for a big plate jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings) or lamian (Chinese noodles). However,if you want to eat meat and fish or go to expat restaurants, price will go to expat restaurants, prices will go up quickly. I cook myself and mostly eat meat, eggs, and a lots of vegitables obviously. Pure Yogurt cost around 7 yuan it tastes good without sugar. so, I spend around 80/day and 2400/Month in Beijing.
I would suggest you to take a long term calls on internet then you could reduce the price instantly.
I have spent 120 yuan per month and off course it vary according to the distances.The Subway system in china is world largest subway system, nearly 3 million passengers using the system daily. The urban Buses are cheap, let's say about 5/ day or 150 yuan/Month. cabs is quite expensive in the metro cities.
The Interesting point is that the database used to compare the prices within two cities is built by the readers, so prices should be quite accurate.
source is from saporedicina.com and guidechina.com
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