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About Dongguan

Dongguan, China 🇨🇳 is a fast-growing manufacturing hub with modern infrastructure, reliable transport, and plenty of affordable housing. For digital nomads, it offers practical coworking options, good connectivity, and easy access to Shenzhen and Guangzhou 🚄. It’s less of a “scene” city and more of a convenient, budget-friendly base for work and travel 💻🌆

Through the year

Best in November (65) · now 65
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 16 mm Feb: 78 mm Mar: 133 mm Apr: 245 mm May: 288 mm Jun: 386 mm Jul: 271 mm Aug: 360 mm Sep: 310 mm Oct: 120 mm Nov: 90 mm Dec: 33 mm Jan: 21°C / 11°C Feb: 22°C / 13°C Mar: 25°C / 17°C Apr: 28°C / 20°C May: 29°C / 23°C Jun: 31°C / 25°C Jul: 32°C / 26°C Aug: 31°C / 25°C Sep: 32°C / 25°C Oct: 29°C / 22°C Nov: 25°C / 18°C Dec: 21°C / 12°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 8.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.2
Safety 8.6
Accommodation Cost 7.1
Weather 5.3
Racial Tolerance 5.7
Nomad Friendly 4.0
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Dongguan
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $294.48 per month
Coworking Space $88.34 per month
Coffee $4.42 per cup
Beer $2.94 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.94 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $36.81 per month
Mobile Plan $10.31 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $17.67 per month

Other cities in China

Other cities in China
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Shanghai $3,211 6.7 Compare
2 Chengdu $1,078 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 Guangzhou CN China $2,363 6.6 Compare
2 Shenzhen CN China $2,609 6.5 Compare
3 Huizhou CN China $1,715 5.9 Compare
4 Hong Kong HK Hong Kong $4,761 6.8 Compare

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