🇨🇳 China · #450 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Hangzhou?

63.8% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

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

-63.8%
vs NYC
CNY 2,669
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 Hangzhou?

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 — Hangzhou

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
36.2 Affordable
Rent
13.3 Very affordable
Groceries
43.5 Affordable
Restaurants
24.1 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
111.5 Strong

Estimated rent in Hangzhou

1-BR — City centre CNY 2,669/mo
1-BR — Outside centre CNY 2,002/mo
3-BR — City centre CNY 4,652/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?

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

🇨🇳 Guangzhou
China
CoL index 37.1
🇨🇳 Suzhou
China
CoL index 35.1
🇨🇳 Beijing
China
CoL index 38.7

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