Nomad Watch

About Nanjing

Nanjing 🇨🇳 is a historic, well-connected city with strong metro links, plenty of cafes, and a growing tech scene—good for digital nomads who want urban convenience without Beijing/Shanghai crowds. It’s affordable by big-city standards, with parks, river views, and a rich cultural vibe. Great for focused work and weekend exploration. ☕️💻🌿

Regions

Through the year

Best in October (65) · now 64
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 26 mm Feb: 78 mm Mar: 98 mm Apr: 137 mm May: 210 mm Jun: 289 mm Jul: 203 mm Aug: 241 mm Sep: 180 mm Oct: 65 mm Nov: 32 mm Dec: 26 mm Jan: 20°C / 9°C Feb: 21°C / 11°C Mar: 25°C / 14°C Apr: 28°C / 18°C May: 30°C / 21°C Jun: 32°C / 24°C Jul: 35°C / 25°C Aug: 33°C / 25°C Sep: 33°C / 24°C Oct: 30°C / 21°C Nov: 26°C / 16°C Dec: 22°C / 11°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 8.8
Safety 9.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.5
Weather 5.2
Accommodation Cost 6.0
Nomad Friendly 4.8
Female Friendly 8.0
Updated

Quick costs

Quick costs in Nanjing
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $550.79 per month
Coworking Space $173.93 per month
Coffee $4.06 per cup
Beer $2.17 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.62 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $26.09 per month
Mobile Plan $12.76 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $14.49 per month

Other cities in China

Other cities in China
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Chengdu $1,078 6.7 Compare
2 Hangzhou $2,145 6.7 Compare
3 Shanghai $3,211 6.7 Compare
4 Guangzhou $2,363 6.6 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Suzhou CN China $1,818 6.6 Compare
2 Hangzhou CN China $2,145 6.7 Compare
3 Shanghai CN China $3,211 6.7 Compare
4 Wuhan CN China $2,044 6.4 Compare

Continue exploring Nanjing

Free views Sign up free