What is the cost of living in Chongqing?

The cost of living in Chongqing is 83.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 16.5). Groceries are 63.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 80.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately CNY 2,807 per month. Local purchasing power index is 111.3 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in China?

In China, a gross salary of CNY 379,493 per year results in approximately CNY 22,015 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 30.4%). Use our China tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇨🇳 China · #530 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Chongqing?

Q: Should I move to Chongqing?

Chongqing, China has a cost of living 83.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 16.5). It is ranked #530 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 111.3 vs NYC = 100). Workers in China earning CNY 379,493 gross take home approximately CNY 22,015/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

83.5% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-83.5%

vs NYC

CNY 2,807

1-BR, city centre

CNY 22,015

Net take-home

Strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: CNY 379,493 gross/year in China → CNY 22,015/month net after tax (30.4% effective rate). Full China tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Chongqing

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

16.5 Very affordable

Rent

8.8 Very affordable

Groceries

36.2 Affordable

Restaurants

19.8 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

111.3 Strong

Rent in Chongqing

1-BR, city centre CNY 2,807/mo

1-BR, outside centre CNY 1,337/mo

3-BR, city centre CNY 5,874/mo

3-BR, outside centre CNY 2,779/mo

Save by going outside centre 52% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

China take-home pay

CNY 379,493 → CNY 22,015/Net take-home (30.4% effective rate, single filer)

Full China tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇨🇳 Chengdu

China

CoL index 17.6

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🇨🇳 Xi'an

China

CoL index 18.8

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🇨🇳 Hefei

China

CoL index 19.4

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