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Mandi Bahauddin vs Xianyang

Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

XianyangOverall winner

Xianyang is approximately 51% less expensive than Mandi Bahauddin based on cost of living including rent. This makes Xianyang a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Xianyang has a FIRE Score of 86/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 66, which is relatively safe.

Recommended profile: Xianyang is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.

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FIRE86
Cost
Cost of living index
21.8
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One person, excluding rent
Best in row. $338/mo
$1,550/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
Best in row. $1,221/mo
$5,600/mo
Total monthly, rent included
$313/mo
Best in row. $278/mo
Monthly savings
$2,687/mo
Best in row. $2,722/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
$180
Best in row. $119
1BR, outside centre
$120
Best in row. $75
3BR, city centre
$380
Best in row. $224
3BR, outside centre
$240
Best in row. $149
Scores
FIRE score
Best in row. 82/100
74/100
Nomad score
12/100
Best in row. 48/100
Retiree score
19/100
Best in row. 57/100
Overall score
68/100
Best in row. 86/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
35
Best in row. 66
Internet speed
15 Mbps
Best in row. 90 Mbps
Walkability score
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Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

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About Xianyang

Xianyang is absurdly cheap, with a city-centre one-bedroom at $119/mo and a comfortable single life at $335/mo, but a $597/mo average net salary means local wages are just as modest. The 86/100 expat score and 88/100 FIRE score flatter a place with very few expats, limited English, and an arid climate, so do not expect an easy social landing. Air quality sits at 95 and the retiree score is only 63/100, which should give older movers pause. Come for the low costs and 90 Mbps internet, stay only if you can handle 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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