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Cities/Shenzhen

Shenzhen

China

A once-small fishing village turned tech megacity bordering Hong Kong, known as China's Silicon Valley with a young, entrepreneurial energy.

Population: 12.5M
Avg Income: $ 20K/yr
Avg. Temp: 23°C
Area: 1,997 km²
CNY
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29
Very Affordable

#163 of 250

42% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 097

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 583

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 53

per month

Restaurants

$ 208

per month

Transportation

$ 63

per month

Utilities

$ 88

per month

Entertainment

$ 73

per month

Healthcare

$ 9

per month

Clothing

$ 20

per month