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About Xi'an

Xi’an 🇨🇳 blends ancient history with modern convenience, making it a solid pick for digital nomads. It has affordable living, plenty of cafés, fast internet in most areas, and a growing expat/student scene. Great public transport and rich culture keep life interesting, though English can be limited outside central spots. 🏯☕📶

Through the year

Best in May (71) · now 48
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 11 mm Feb: 19 mm Mar: 31 mm Apr: 58 mm May: 50 mm Jun: 60 mm Jul: 146 mm Aug: 94 mm Sep: 147 mm Oct: 83 mm Nov: 26 mm Dec: 9 mm Jan: 6°C / -4°C Feb: 10°C / -1°C Mar: 18°C / 5°C Apr: 24°C / 11°C May: 28°C / 15°C Jun: 33°C / 20°C Jul: 34°C / 23°C Aug: 33°C / 23°C Sep: 27°C / 18°C Oct: 19°C / 11°C Nov: 14°C / 4°C Dec: 7°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 7.3
Internet Speed 8.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.5
Safety 8.7
Accommodation Cost 6.9
Weather 5.3
Nomad Friendly 4.1
Female Friendly 7.5
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Xi'an
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $405.84 per month
Coworking Space $159.44 per month
Coffee $4.06 per cup
Beer $1.74 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.62 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $21.74 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 Anji CN China $1,606 6.0 Compare
2 Zhengzhou CN China $1,303 6.0 Compare
3 Pingyao CN China $1,001 5.5 Compare
4 Chengdu CN China $1,078 6.7 Compare

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