🇨🇳 China · #499 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Hefei?

69.0% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

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

-69.0%
vs NYC
CNY 1,223
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 Hefei?

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 — Hefei

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
31.0 Very affordable
Rent
6.1 Very affordable
Groceries
41.3 Affordable
Restaurants
19.6 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
101.3 Strong

Estimated rent in Hefei

1-BR — City centre CNY 1,223/mo
1-BR — Outside centre CNY 917/mo
3-BR — City centre CNY 2,131/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

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CoL index 31.5
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CoL index 32.7
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CoL index 33.0

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