Should I move to Chengdu?

Chengdu, China has a cost of living 81.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 18.3). It is ranked #517 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 126.1 vs NYC = 100). Workers in China earning CNY 375,930 gross take home approximately CNY 21,831/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 81.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 18.3). 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 375,930 per year results in approximately CNY 21,831 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 · #517 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Chengdu?

81.7% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-81.7%

vs NYC

CNY 3,259

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

CNY 21,831

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: maart – oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Chengdu?

Voorbeeld: CNY 375,930 bruto/jaar in China → CNY 21,831/maand netto na belasting (30.3% effectief tarief). Volledig China belastingrekenmachine →

Kostenverdeling: Chengdu

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

18.3 Affordable

Huur

9.9 Very affordable

Boodschappen

34.7 Very affordable

Restaurants

22.6 Very affordable

Koopkracht

126.1 Very strong

Huur in Chengdu

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum CNY 3,259/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum CNY 1,690/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum CNY 5,712/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum CNY 3,559/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 48% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoloon in China

CNY 375,930 → CNY 21,831/Nettoloon (30.3% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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Alternatieven overwegen?

Steden in hetzelfde land of regio met vergelijkbare kosten van levensonderhoud.

🇨🇳 Xi'an

China

CoL index 18.8

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🇨🇳 Chongqing

China

CoL index 17.3

Chongqing vs Chengdu vergelijken →

🇨🇳 Hefei

China

CoL index 19.4

Hefei vs Chengdu vergelijken →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Chengdu, in seconden.

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