🇨🇳 China · #492 of 538 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Chongqing?

72.3% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

Run the calculator below with your actual salary to get a personalised answer.

-72.3%
vs NYC
CNY 1,600
Estimated rent in
CNY 22,799
Net take-home
Strong
Purchasing Power

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

Personalised Answer

Compare your salary — move to Chongqing?

Example: CNY 394,619 gross/year in China → CNY 22,799/month net after tax (30.7% effective rate). Full China tax breakdown → →

The numbers

Cost breakdown — Chongqing

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
27.7 Very affordable
Rent
7.9 Very affordable
Groceries
34.5 Very affordable
Restaurants
19.9 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
111.6 Strong

Estimated rent in Chongqing

1-BR — City centre CNY 1,600/mo
1-BR — Outside centre CNY 1,200/mo
3-BR — City centre CNY 2,787/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

Tax reality

China take-home pay

CNY 394,619 → CNY 22,799/Net take-home (30.7% effective rate, single filer)

Full China tax calculator →

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CoL index 26.1
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CoL index 30.4

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