Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

DeyangOverall winner

Wuyang is approximately 53% less expensive than Deyang based on cost of living including rent. This makes Wuyang a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Wuyang has a FIRE Score of N/A/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 63, which is relatively safe.

Recommended profile: Wuyang is well-suited for retirees seeking a balanced lifestyle.

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Wuyang

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Cost
Cost of living index
-
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One person, excluding rent
$1,550/mo
$1,550/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
$5,600/mo
$5,600/mo
Total monthly, rent included
Best in row. $412/mo
$1,481/mo
Monthly savings
Best in row. $2,588/mo
$1,519/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
$250
Best in row. $164
1BR, outside centre
$180
Best in row. $118
3BR, city centre
$500
-
3BR, outside centre
$350
-
Scores
FIRE score
72/100
Best in row. 73/100
Nomad score
48/100
48/100
Retiree score
Best in row. 59/100
48/100
Overall score
Best in row. 86/100
52/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
Best in row. 68
63
Internet speed
Best in row. 65 Mbps
39 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

About these cities

About Deyang

Deyang is a brutally cheap, functional mid-tier Chinese city, not a tourist draw. A single person can live comfortably for $1,800/mo, but the real appeal is FIRE-minded savers: budget living at $650/mo with rent, utilities at $45, and internet at $7 is almost absurdly low. The trade-offs are real: air quality is poor (index 85), English is limited, and the expat scene is medium-sized, so you'll need Mandarin or a thick skin. If you want a low-cost, safe (crime index 32) base in Sichuan without Chengdu's chaos, Deyang delivers, but don't expect a global hub.

About China

China works for remote workers and business expats fluent in navigating bureaucracy, not retirees seeking an easy landing. Rent outside the city center averages just $238.5/mo, backing the low COL index of 30.7. But with no retirement visa, no digital nomad visa, and an advisory level of 2, getting legal footing here is the real obstacle, not the budget.

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