What is the cost of living in Shenzhen?

The cost of living in Shenzhen is 68.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 31.7). Groceries are 55.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 73.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately CNY 5,096 per month. Local purchasing power index is 110.0 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in China?

In China, a gross salary of CNY 375,114 per year results in approximately CNY 21,788 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 30.3%). Use our China tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇨🇳 China · #362 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Shenzhen?

Q: Should I move to Shenzhen?

Shenzhen, China has a cost of living 68.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 31.7). It is ranked #362 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 110.0 vs NYC = 100). Workers in China earning CNY 375,114 gross take home approximately CNY 21,788/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

68.3% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-68.3%

vs NYC

CNY 5,096

1-BR, city centre

CNY 21,788

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 375,114 gross/year in China → CNY 21,788/month net after tax (30.3% effective rate). Full China tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Shenzhen

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

31.7 Mid-priced

Rent

18.6 Very affordable

Groceries

44.2 Affordable

Restaurants

26.6 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

110.0 Strong

Rent in Shenzhen

1-BR, city centre CNY 5,096/mo

1-BR, outside centre CNY 3,193/mo

3-BR, city centre CNY 13,220/mo

3-BR, outside centre CNY 5,724/mo

Save by going outside centre 37% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

China take-home pay

CNY 375,114 → CNY 21,788/Net take-home (30.3% effective rate, single filer)

Full China tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

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

🇨🇳 Beijing

China

CoL index 30.9

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🇨🇳 Shanghai

China

CoL index 28.8

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🇨🇳 Hangzhou

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CoL index 26.2

Compare Hangzhou vs Shenzhen →

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