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About Dali

Dali, China 🇨🇳 is a scenic, laid-back base for digital nomads 🌿🏔️ with a relaxed pace, affordable living, and a creative expat-friendly vibe. You’ll find cozy cafés, decent Wi‑Fi in town, and inspiring views of Erhai Lake and the Cangshan Mountains. Great for focused work with plenty of nature breaks, though it’s quieter than major tech hubs.

Through the year

Best in May (75) · now 59
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 12 mm Feb: 15 mm Mar: 23 mm Apr: 39 mm May: 40 mm Jun: 59 mm Jul: 129 mm Aug: 103 mm Sep: 132 mm Oct: 87 mm Nov: 21 mm Dec: 8 mm Jan: 7°C / -3°C Feb: 10°C / -1°C Mar: 18°C / 6°C Apr: 24°C / 12°C May: 28°C / 16°C Jun: 33°C / 21°C Jul: 33°C / 24°C Aug: 32°C / 23°C Sep: 27°C / 18°C Oct: 20°C / 11°C Nov: 14°C / 5°C Dec: 8°C / -2°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.4
Internet Speed 7.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.5
Safety 8.7
Accommodation Cost 6.7
Weather 8.0
Nomad Friendly 6.4
Female Friendly 7.9
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Dali
ItemCost
Coworking Space $117.76 per month
Coffee $4.42 per cup
Beer $2.21 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.94 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $17.66 per month
Mobile Plan $7.36 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $14.72 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $368.00 per month

Other cities in China

Other cities in China
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Shanghai $3,211 6.7 Compare
2 Hangzhou $2,145 6.7 Compare
3 Chengdu $2,034 6.7 Compare
4 Guangzhou $2,363 6.6 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Xi'an CN China $1,563 6.4 Compare
2 Anji CN China $1,606 6.0 Compare
3 Pingyao CN China $1,001 5.5 Compare
4 Zhengzhou CN China $1,303 6.0 Compare

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