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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

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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 2 weeks ago

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 $2,034 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 Tainan TW Taiwan $2,116 6.8 Compare
2 Penghu TW Taiwan $1,390 6.0 Compare
3 Kinmen TW Taiwan $1,832 5.9 Compare
4 Chiayi TW Taiwan $1,869 6.5 Compare

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