Changzhou, China
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With a population of over 5.2 million, Changzhou is a bustling industrial hub in southern Jiangsu that offers few frills for expats. The city's dense network of waterways and rapid transit system may ease commutes, but the stifling subtropical climate and persistent bureaucratic headaches are a constant test of one's patience. Changzhou is no tourist haven, but those drawn to its manufacturing prowess and proximity to Shanghai and Nanjing may find it a tolerable, if unglamorous, landing spot.
Can I afford Changzhou?
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You could save
$2258 / month
Savings Rate75%
Rent $223
Living Costs $520
76
Safety78
Healthcare100
Walkability5
NomadGrocery Basket
Milk (1L)$2
Bread (loaf)—
Eggs (12)$2
Rice (1kg)$1
Chicken (1kg)—
Eating Out
Meal (Inexpensive)$3
Meal (Mid-range)$73
Cappuccino$3
Water (0.33L)$0
Utilities & Lifestyle
Utilities (mo)$49
Mobile Plan (mo)$11
Gym (mo)$40
Cinema Ticket$4
Housing
1BR Center (mo)$223
1BR Outside (mo)—
3BR Center (mo)$484
3BR Outside (mo)—
Expat Life
English Proficiency
—Expat Community
—Top Neighborhoods
—Elevation
9mNearest Airport
WUX (56km)Local Economy
Avg Monthly Salary
$1138Mortgage Interest Rate
3.35%🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Avg Internet
— Temperature
— Annual Rainfall
1304 mm Coworking Spaces
— Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug