Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

LanxiOverall winner

Wuyang is approximately 53% less expensive than Lanxi 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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China

Lanxi

Increased Caution
Retiree55

China

Wuyang

Increased Caution
Retiree69
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. $458/mo
$1,481/mo
Monthly savings
Best in row. $2,542/mo
$1,519/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
$251
Best in row. $164
1BR, outside centre
$179
Best in row. $118
3BR, city centre
-
-
3BR, outside centre
-
-
Scores
FIRE score
72/100
Best in row. 73/100
Nomad score
48/100
48/100
Retiree score
53/100
Best in row. 67/100
Overall score
53/100
Best in row. 67/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
Best in row. 70
63
Internet speed
30 Mbps
Best in row. 39 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

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

About these cities

About Lanxi

Lanxi is a cheap, small-city option for anyone who wants low costs without giving up basic comforts: a one-bedroom in the center runs $251/mo, utilities $37/mo, and a restaurant meal costs $4. The tradeoffs are real, though. English proficiency is limited, the air quality index of 68 is mediocre, and internet at 30 Mbps is slow enough to frustrate heavy remote work. With an overall expat score of 53/100 and a population of 73 thousand, this is a place for budget-focused expats who value safety (70/100) over convenience or connection.

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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