Living consumption in urban Tianjin reached 13,345 yuan ($2,149) per capita in the first half of the year, increasing eight percent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics Tianjin branch.

Each Tianjin resident spent 4,450 yuan on food, cigarettes, and liquor on average in the first half of the year, increasing 8.2 percent. Both the number of residents dining out and their spending increased. Each Tianjin resident spent 996 yuan ($160) on dining and catering outside in the first half of the year, increasing 26.9 percent.

Average spending on clothes was 1,194 yuan ($192) in the first half of the year, dropping 3.9 percent. Both the number of orders and spending on online shopping for clothes and shoes increased. Prices in stores dropped due to the discounted online prices.

Each Tianjin resident spent around 2,791 yuan ($449) on housing on average in the first half of the year, increasing 9.8 percent. With the increasing living standard, spending on reconstruction and decoration grew. Spending on housing repair and management per capita reached 323 yuan ($52) in the first six months, which increased 52 percent.

The expenses on living commodities and services reached 791 yuan ($127) per capita in the first six months, increasing 11.9 percent. Residents buying furniture preferred environmentally friendly materials and popular features. Tianjin residents spent 154 yuan ($25) on average for furniture in that period.

With the launch of the Tianjin Pilot Free Trade Zone (Tianjin FTZ), direct sales of personal commodities such as cosmetics increased. The lower price encouraged consumption of personal commodities. A total of 144 yuan ($23) was spent on personal commodities per person in Tianjin, which increased 24 percent.

Transportation and telecommunication spending reached 1,667 yuan ($268) per capita, increasing 7.6 percent. Transportation consumption increased 15 percent, and telecommunications expenses stayed the same. Accelerated development of transportation and integration with Beijing and Hebei caused transportation expenses to grow.

Spending on education, culture, and entertainment reached 1,004 yuan ($162) per capita, increasing 13.4 percent. Residents chose different kinds of training for children, with education expenses reaching 425 yuan ($68) per capita.

Government issued discount cards raised interest in culture and entertainment. Average consumption of culture and entertainment services reached 331 yuan ($53), increasing 24 percent.

Each Tianjin resident spent 972 yuan ($156) on medical services and healthcare, increasing 13.1 percent. The idea of keeping healthy became popular. Spending on health products and devices increased 18 percent in the first half of the year, and the average expense of medical services increased 17 percent.

In addition, more Tianjin residents went on road trips and weekend tours. The consumption on accommodation increased rapidly in the first half of the year. Consumption of cosmetology, hairdressing, and bathing increased 20 percent.