🇨🇳 China · #507 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Chongqing?

71.0% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

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

-71.0%
vs NYC
CNY 1,788
Estimated rent in
CNY 22,616
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 391,079 gross/year in China → CNY 22,616/month net after tax (30.6% effective rate). Full China tax breakdown → →

The numbers

Cost breakdown — Chongqing

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
29.0 Very affordable
Rent
8.9 Very affordable
Groceries
37.8 Affordable
Restaurants
19.0 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
108.5 Strong

Estimated rent in Chongqing

1-BR — City centre CNY 1,788/mo
1-BR — Outside centre CNY 1,341/mo
3-BR — City centre CNY 3,112/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

Tax reality

China take-home pay

CNY 391,079 → CNY 22,616/Net take-home (30.6% effective rate, single filer)

Full China tax calculator →

Similar options

Considering alternatives?

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CoL index 28.8
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CoL index 27.6
🇨🇳 Hefei
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CoL index 31.0

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