Zhongshan's CPI (Consumer Price Index) in the first three quarters dropped by 0.4% year-on-year. Specifically, food prices and non-food prices decreased 1.8% and 0.1% respectively; consumer goods prices dropped 0.7%, and service prices remained unchanged. Core CPI excluding food and energy prices declined 0.1%.

Prices of "other supplies and services", "education, culture and entertainment", "daily necessities and services" and "healthcare" rose 1.5%, 1.4%, 0.9% and 0.2% respectively, while prices of "transportation and communication", "food, tobacco and alcohol", "housing" and "clothing" declined 2.5%, 0.8%, 0.4% and 0.1% respectively.