Cost of Living in Chengdu
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Chengdu, China.
Overall, the cost of living in Chengdu is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 28 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)34
Groceries index31
Dining out index28
Transport index22
Utilities index26
Median annual salary$17,275
Minimum wage$3.11/hr
Est. monthly childcare$389
Est. monthly healthcare premium$52
YoY inflation0.5%
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