Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

FushunOverall winner

Baiquan is approximately 15% less expensive than Fushun based on cost of living including rent. This makes Baiquan a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Baiquan has a FIRE Score of N/A/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 75, which is relatively safe.

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

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Fushun

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FIRE86

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Baiquan

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Nomad50
Cost
Cost of living index
-
-
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. $1,100/mo
$1,535/mo
Monthly savings
Best in row. $1,900/mo
$1,465/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
$250
Best in row. $217
1BR, outside centre
$180
Best in row. $157
3BR, city centre
$500
-
3BR, outside centre
$350
-
Scores
FIRE score
72/100
72/100
Nomad score
48/100
48/100
Retiree score
Best in row. 59/100
44/100
Overall score
Best in row. 86/100
50/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
68
Best in row. 75
Internet speed
Best in row. 82 Mbps
80 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

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

About these cities

About Fushun

Fushun is a budget expat's dream, but only if you can stomach the trade-offs. With a comfortable tier total of $1,800/mo and a budget tier at $650/mo, your money goes absurdly far, especially since a three-course meal for two costs just $22 and a cappuccino is $2. However, the local average monthly net salary of $385/mo and limited English proficiency mean you'll be living like a king in a bubble, not integrating into the local economy. The air quality index of 78 and crime index of 32 are mediocre, but the 86/100 overall expat score suggests most foreigners find the low cost of living worth the isolation.

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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