Should I move to Chengdu?

Chengdu, China has a cost of living 71.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 28.8). It is ranked #508 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 121.7 vs NYC = 100). Workers in China earning CNY 391,079 gross take home approximately CNY 22,616/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 71.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 28.8). Groceries are 63.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 79.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately CNY 1,990 per month. Local purchasing power index is 121.7 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in China?

In China, a gross salary of CNY 391,079 per year results in approximately CNY 22,616 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 30.6%). Use our China tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇨🇳 China · #508 of 558 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Chengdu?

71.2% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-71.2%

vs NYC

CNY 1,990

Geschatte huur in

CNY 22,616

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Chengdu?

Voorbeeld: CNY 391,079 bruto/jaar in China → CNY 22,616/maand netto na belasting (30.6% effectief tarief). Volledig China belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Chengdu

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

28.8 Very affordable

Huur

9.9 Very affordable

Boodschappen

36.7 Affordable

Restaurants

20.9 Very affordable

Koopkracht

121.7 Very strong

Geschatte huur in Chengdu

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum CNY 1,990/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum CNY 1,493/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum CNY 3,462/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in China

CNY 391,079 → CNY 22,616/Nettoloon (30.6% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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Vergelijkbare opties

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CoL index 29.0

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CoL index 27.6

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CoL index 31.0

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Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

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