
🇨🇳Cost of Living in China
Compare the cost of living across 6 cities in China.

Hong Kong
A dynamic financial center where East meets West, famous for its towering skyline and Victoria Harbour. It has some of the most expensive real estate in the world, with extremely compact living spaces.
Cost Index
90
Monthly Cost
$3,750

Shanghai
China's largest city and a global financial powerhouse with a futuristic skyline along the Huangpu River. Living costs are moderate by international standards, with excellent public transit and a growing expat scene.
Cost Index
52
Monthly Cost
$2,300

Beijing
China's political and cultural capital is home to the Forbidden City, Great Wall access, and a rapidly growing tech sector. Living costs are lower than Shanghai, with affordable public transit and dining.
Cost Index
48
Monthly Cost
$2,150

Chengdu
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province and home to the famous Giant Panda Research Base. Known for its spicy Sichuan cuisine, teahouse culture, and laid-back lifestyle, it is one of China's most livable and affordable major cities.
Cost Index
42
Monthly Cost
$1,200

Guangzhou
Guangzhou is a sprawling trade hub in southern China and the capital of Guangdong province, known for its Cantonese cuisine and the biannual Canton Fair. It blends ancient history with modern commerce along the Pearl River Delta.
Cost Index
50
Monthly Cost
$1,500

Shenzhen
Shenzhen is China's technology and innovation hub, bordering Hong Kong in southeastern Guangdong province. Once a small fishing village, it has transformed into a global tech powerhouse home to companies like Huawei, Tencent, and DJI.
Cost Index
58
Monthly Cost
$1,800