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Guangzhou vs Taipa

CN China MO Macau

Guangzhou, China compared with Taipa, Macau: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Country China Macau
Nomad score 6.6 / 10 5.9 / 10
Cost of living $2,363 / mo $3,004 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 32° / 25°C 30° / 26°C
Air quality (AQI) 123 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 60 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Average high 27.2°C 26°C
Average low 19.9°C 21.2°C
Precipitation 187 mm / mo 174 mm / mo
Sunshine 234 h / mo 254 h / mo
Humidity 75% 80%
Rain days 14.3 / mo 14.7 / mo
Wind speed 16.9 km/h 20 km/h

CN Guangzhou · average high by month

MO Taipa · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
US AQI 123 60
PM2.5 53.9 µg/m³ 20.6 µg/m³
PM10 54.2 µg/m³ 21 µg/m³
Ozone 59 µg/m³ 103 µg/m³
UV index 0 5

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.7 2.9
Local Payment Services 9.3 7.9
Startup Scene 7.9 3.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Air Conditioning 8.7 9.0
Green Spaces 6.6 5.2
Natural Disaster Risk 4.5 5.7
Noise Pollution 4.1 4.8
Seasonal Variety 4.6 3.9
Weather 4.1 5.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Mobile Network Coverage 9.5 9.2
Power Grid Reliability 9.0 9.4
Public WiFi Availability 6.2 6.9
VPN Reliability 3.4 7.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Accommodation Cost 6.0 3.4
Cost of Living 6.9 4.1
Currency Stability 8.5 9.4
Entertainment Cost 6.5 4.6
Food & Groceries 7.7 4.7
Gym Membership Cost 6.6 4.5
Transportation Cost 8.2 7.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Culture 8.2 7.7
Indoors Fun 7.8 7.6
Language Learning Opportunities 6.8 5.1
Local Experiences & Tours 7.8 6.8
Nightlife 7.5 7.4
Outdoors & Nature 5.3 4.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Nomad Events & Meetups 4.8 2.6
Nomad Friendly 5.5 5.3
Online Community Presence 4.3 3.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Cafes with WiFi 8.1 6.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 8.2 5.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.6 5.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.5 3.0
Internet Speed 8.8 8.8
Local SIM Card Availability 8.5 8.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Fitness Facilities 7.5 6.6
Food Scene 8.9 7.8
Healthy Food Options 7.0 6.3
Yoga Studios 6.2 5.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Healthcare 7.8 6.9
Healthcare Affordability 8.0 6.3
Healthcare Quality 8.0 7.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.4 0.8
Ease of Business Registration 4.0 5.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.3 4.2
Freedom of Speech 1.9 3.8
Political Stability 8.4 8.1
Tax Friendliness 5.3 8.1
Visa Ease 4.8 5.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Air Quality 4.4 5.3
Cleanliness 6.8 7.6
Environmental Quality 5.1 6.0
Family Friendly 6.4 6.8
Language Barrier 3.8 5.9
Work-Life Balance 5.7 7.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Female Friendly 7.9 8.7
Racial Tolerance 5.8 7.7
Safety 8.8 9.2

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Airport Connectivity 9.3 7.6
Cycling 6.6 3.5
Intercity Travel Options 9.0 7.3
Public Transit 9.1 7.3
Ride-sharing Services 9.0 3.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 8.6 3.1
Walkability 7.2 6.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Coworking Quality 7.6 4.4
Freelance Ecosystem 5.6 3.4
Networking Opportunities 6.5 3.8
Remote Job Opportunities 5.9 3.5
Time Zone Favorability 7.2 6.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Jeans $65 per pair $74 per pair
Summer Dress $41 per dress $43 per dress
Running Shoes $94 per pair $93 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Dining Out $116 per month $74 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Cinema Ticket $7.97 per ticket $12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Coffee $4.06 per cup $3.72 per cup
Beer $2.17 per pint $4.96 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.07 per meal $7.43 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $38 per meal $74 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.52 per meal $8.05 per meal
Apples $2.10 per kg $7.43 per kg
Bread $2.61 per loaf $1.73 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.65 per bottle $0.99 per bottle
Milk $2.39 per liter $3.72 per liter
Rice $1.23 per kg $2.23 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4.64 per kg $9.91 per kg
Beef $14 per kg $15 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $17 per bottle $11 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Groceries $174 per month $223 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Health Insurance $29 per month $25 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Doctor Visit (GP) $65 per visit $43 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.07 per purchase $9.91 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Housing $406 per month $619 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $696 per month $991 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,232 per month $2,230 per month
Coworking Space $232 per month $223 per month
Coliving Space $464 per month $867 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Internet & Mobile $14 per month $37 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Leisure Activities $58 per month $25 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Haircut $12 per visit $15 per visit
Laundry $8.70 per kg $4.96 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Mobile Plan $16 per month $19 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $19 per month $31 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $22 one-time $12 one-time
Gym Membership $55 per month $62 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $16 per hour $22 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Transportation $36 per month $37 per month
Taxi Start $1.74 per trip $2.35 per trip
Taxi per km $0.38 per km $1.24 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $32 per month $43 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.19 per trip $6.81 per trip
Gasoline $1.28 per liter $1.49 per liter
Scooter Rental $0.36 per month $25 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Utilities $51 per month $62 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
CN Guangzhou MO Taipa
Visa & Legal Fees $0.00 per month $1.24 per month