Cost of Living in Shenzhen
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Shenzhen, China.
Overall, the cost of living in Shenzhen is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 30 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)36
Groceries index32
Dining out index30
Transport index23
Utilities index27
Median annual salary$18,413
Minimum wage$3.31/hr
Est. monthly childcare$414
Est. monthly healthcare premium$55
YoY inflation0.5%
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