Should I move to Chengdu?

Chengdu, China has a cost of living 71.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 29.0). It is ranked #496 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 114.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in China earning CNY 387,846 gross take home approximately CNY 22,449/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Chengdu?

The cost of living in Chengdu is 71.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 29.0). Groceries are 63.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 78.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately CNY 2,064 per month. Local purchasing power index is 114.8 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in China?

In China, a gross salary of CNY 387,846 per year results in approximately CNY 22,449 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 30.5%). Use our China tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇨🇳 China · #496 of 546 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Chengdu?

71.0% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-71.0%

vs NYC

CNY 2,064

Uppskattad hyra i

CNY 22,449

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Chengdu?

Exempel: CNY 387,846 brutto/år i China → CNY 22,449/mån netto efter skatt (30.5% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig China skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Chengdu

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

29.0 Very affordable

Hyra

10.2 Very affordable

Livsmedel

36.2 Affordable

Restauranger

21.6 Very affordable

Köpkraft

114.8 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Chengdu

1 rum — Stadskärna CNY 2,064/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum CNY 1,548/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna CNY 3,587/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i China

CNY 387,846 → CNY 22,449/Nettolön (30.5% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig China skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇨🇳 Chongqing

China

CoL index 29.1

Jämför Chongqing vs Chengdu → →

🇨🇳 Xi'an

China

CoL index 27.5

Jämför Xi'an vs Chengdu → →

🇨🇳 Nanjing

China

CoL index 31.8

Jämför Nanjing vs Chengdu → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Chengdu — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig China skattekalkylator →

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