China

🇨🇳Cost of Living in China

Compare the cost of living across 6 cities in China.

Hong Kong

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

Pop: 7,498,100Safety: 72/100
Shanghai

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

Pop: 24,870,895Safety: 70/100
Beijing

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

Pop: 21,542,000Safety: 72/100
Chengdu

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

Pop: 16,300,000Safety: 76/100
Guangzhou

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

Pop: 18,700,000Safety: 75/100
Shenzhen

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

Pop: 17,500,000Safety: 78/100