Should I move to Chengdu?

Chengdu, China has a cost of living 82.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 17.6). It is ranked #523 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 126.1 vs NYC = 100). Workers in China earning CNY 375,829 gross take home approximately CNY 21,825/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Chengdu?

The cost of living in Chengdu is 82.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 17.6). Groceries are 65.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 77.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately CNY 3,259 per month. Local purchasing power index is 126.1 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in China?

In China, a gross salary of CNY 375,829 per year results in approximately CNY 21,825 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 30.3%). Use our China tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇨🇳 China · #523 of 577 cities · 2026

Sollte ich nach Chengdu ziehen?

82.4% günstiger als NYC, und die Kaufkraft ist very strong.

Nutze den Rechner mit deinem Gehalt für eine persönliche Antwort.

-82.4%

vs NYC

CNY 3,259

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum

CNY 21,825

Nettoeinkommen

Very strong

Kaufkraft

Kostenindex: Numbeo, wo verfügbar kombiniert mit Expatistan und LivingCost (New York = 100) · Stand: Oktober 2026

Persönliche Antwort

Vergleiche dein Gehalt: Umzug nach Chengdu?

Beispiel: CNY 375,829 Brutto/Jahr in China → CNY 21,825/Monat Netto nach Steuern (30.3% effektiver Steuersatz). Vollständiger China Steuerrechner →

Kostenaufschlüsselung: Chengdu

Kostenindizes vs NYC = 100

Lebenshaltungskosten

17.6 Very affordable

Miete

9.9 Very affordable

Lebensmittel

34.7 Very affordable

Restaurants

22.6 Very affordable

Kaufkraft

126.1 Very strong

Miete in Chengdu

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum CNY 3,259/mo

1-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums CNY 1,690/mo

3-Zi., Stadtzentrum CNY 5,712/mo

3-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums CNY 3,559/mo

Ersparnis außerhalb des Zentrums 48% günstiger

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoeinkommen in China

CNY 375,829 → CNY 21,825/Nettoeinkommen (30.3% effektiver Steuersatz, ledig)

Vollständiger China Steuerrechner →

Alternativen in Betracht ziehen?

Städte im gleichen Land oder der gleichen Region mit vergleichbaren Lebenshaltungskosten.

🇨🇳 Chongqing

China

CoL index 16.5

Chongqing vs Chengdu vergleichen →

🇨🇳 Xi'an

China

CoL index 18.8

Xi'an vs Chengdu vergleichen →

🇨🇳 Hefei

China

CoL index 19.4

Hefei vs Chengdu vergleichen →

Bereit, die Zahlen zu sehen?

Gib dein Gehalt und deine aktuelle Stadt ein. Erhalte das genaue Nettoeinkommen in Chengdu, in Sekunden.

Gehälter vergleichen → Vollständige Lebenshaltungskostendaten

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