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Chengdu, China 🇨🇳
#32 ,

Nomad Score: 62%

Cost Breakdown

Category
🏠 Housing
$300.00
$900.00
$45.00
🔌 Utilities
$40.00
$80.00
$0.00
📶 Internet & Mobile
$15.00
$40.00
$3.00
🛒 Groceries
$150.00
$350.00
$10.00
🚗 Transportation
$25.00
$60.00
$5.00
🍽️ Dining Out
$60.00
$400.00
$20.00
🎟️ Leisure Activities
$30.00
$150.00
$8.00
🏥 Health Insurance
$20.00
$150.00
$5.00
📝 Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
Total
$640.00
$2,180.00
$96.00

Cost Profile Definitions:

Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.

Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.

Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.

Individual Item Costs

🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Local beers are generally affordable; imported beers cost more. per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Typical local restaurants; prices can be lower in less touristy areas. per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
International chains and local fast food options available. per meal

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