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About Dalian

Dalian, China 🇨🇳🌊 is a scenic coastal city with a relaxed vibe, good infrastructure, and plenty of cafés and coworking-friendly spots. It’s often more affordable than major Chinese hubs, with cleaner air and a slower pace. Great for nomads who want seaside living, decent connectivity, and a mix of modern city comforts with nature nearby. 💻☕️

Through the year

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-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 8 mm Feb: 9 mm Mar: 29 mm Apr: 43 mm May: 55 mm Jun: 104 mm Jul: 233 mm Aug: 149 mm Sep: 105 mm Oct: 53 mm Nov: 39 mm Dec: 13 mm Jan: 1°C / -5°C Feb: 3°C / -4°C Mar: 9°C / 2°C Apr: 15°C / 7°C May: 20°C / 13°C Jun: 24°C / 18°C Jul: 27°C / 23°C Aug: 28°C / 23°C Sep: 25°C / 19°C Oct: 18°C / 11°C Nov: 11°C / 5°C Dec: 3°C / -3°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 6.9
Internet Speed 8.7
Safety 8.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9
Weather 7.1
Accommodation Cost 6.1
Nomad Friendly 5.2
Female Friendly 7.8
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Dalian
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $405.84 per month
Coworking Space $159.44 per month
Coffee $4.06 per cup
Beer $2.17 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.35 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $17.39 per month
Mobile Plan $12.76 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $13.05 per month

Other cities in China

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

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Pyongyang KP North Korea $1,260 2.7 Compare
2 Tianjin CN China $1,958 6.2 Compare
3 Qingdao CN China $1,954 6.4 Compare
4 Nampo KP North Korea $3,095 2.3 Compare

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