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Zhengzhou vs Chengdu

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Zhengzhou, China compared with Chengdu, China: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Country China China
Nomad score 6.0 / 10 6.7 / 10
Cost of living $1,303 / mo $2,034 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 22° / 12°C 24° / 18°C
Air quality (AQI) 153 Unhealthy 133 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Average high 21.6°C 22.1°C
Average low 11.7°C 14.2°C
Precipitation 74 mm / mo 89 mm / mo
Sunshine 241 h / mo 180 h / mo
Humidity 59% 74%
Rain days 6.3 / mo 11.3 / mo
Wind speed 16.6 km/h 11.9 km/h

CN Zhengzhou · average high by month

CN Chengdu · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
US AQI 153 133
PM2.5 24.9 µg/m³ 65.7 µg/m³
PM10 35.5 µg/m³ 76.4 µg/m³
Ozone 79 µg/m³ 46 µg/m³
UV index 4.5 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.8 2.9
Local Payment Services 9.0 9.1
Startup Scene 4.6 7.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Air Conditioning 7.9 7.7
Green Spaces 4.9 7.2
Natural Disaster Risk 5.0 5.3
Noise Pollution 4.1 4.5
Seasonal Variety 6.6 6.4
Weather 4.5 4.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Mobile Network Coverage 9.2 9.3
Power Grid Reliability 8.8 8.9
Public WiFi Availability 5.5 5.8
VPN Reliability 5.2 4.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Accommodation Cost 6.9 7.4
Cost of Living 7.3 7.9
Currency Stability 8.6 8.1
Entertainment Cost 7.0 7.7
Food & Groceries 8.0 8.2
Gym Membership Cost 6.8 7.1
Transportation Cost 8.1 8.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Culture 6.9 8.6
Indoors Fun 6.0 7.0
Language Learning Opportunities 5.8 6.6
Local Experiences & Tours 6.4 8.2
Nightlife 5.4 7.6
Outdoors & Nature 5.1 7.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.7 4.5
Nomad Friendly 3.4 5.9
Online Community Presence 2.0 4.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Cafes with WiFi 7.2 7.6
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.8 7.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.0 6.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4 4.7
Internet Speed 8.2 8.2
Local SIM Card Availability 8.1 7.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Fitness Facilities 7.1 7.7
Food Scene 7.4 9.0
Healthy Food Options 5.9 6.5
Yoga Studios 5.3 6.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Healthcare 7.1 7.4
Healthcare Affordability 7.8 7.9
Healthcare Quality 7.0 7.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.4 0.3
Ease of Business Registration 3.2 3.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.1 3.2
Freedom of Speech 1.3 1.6
Political Stability 8.2 7.8
Tax Friendliness 4.5 3.4
Visa Ease 4.7 4.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Air Quality 2.9 4.6
Cleanliness 5.9 6.7
Environmental Quality 4.0 5.7
Family Friendly 5.0 6.6
Language Barrier 2.7 3.5
Work-Life Balance 4.9 7.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Female Friendly 8.0 7.4
Racial Tolerance 5.5 6.0
Safety 8.8 8.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Airport Connectivity 8.0 8.8
Cycling 7.2 7.9
Intercity Travel Options 8.9 8.9
Public Transit 8.4 8.8
Ride-sharing Services 8.8 8.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 8.0 8.7
Walkability 6.4 7.2

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Coworking Quality 4.7 7.1
Freelance Ecosystem 3.5 4.7
Networking Opportunities 3.7 5.8
Remote Job Opportunities 3.7 5.4
Time Zone Favorability 6.4 6.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Jeans $52 per pair $65 per pair
Summer Dress $29 per dress $41 per dress
Running Shoes $88 per pair $94 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Dining Out $44 per month $87 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Cinema Ticket $7.36 per ticket $7.25 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Coffee $3.68 per cup $4.06 per cup
Beer $2.21 per pint $1.74 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.68 per meal $3.62 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $29 per meal $32 per meal
Fast Food Combo $5.15 per meal $6.09 per meal
Apples $1.47 per kg $2.03 per kg
Bread $1.18 per loaf $2.61 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.44 per bottle $0.65 per bottle
Milk $2.06 per liter $2.17 per liter
Rice $0.88 per kg $1.09 per kg
Chicken Fillets $3.68 per kg $4.64 per kg
Beef $8.83 per kg $14 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $13 per bottle $17 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Groceries $147 per month $174 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Health Insurance $22 per month $41 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Doctor Visit (GP) $15 per visit $43 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $4.42 per purchase $6.52 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Housing $265 per month $319 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $368 per month $464 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $736 per month $942 per month
Coworking Space $118 per month $174 per month
Coliving Space $442 per month $652 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Internet & Mobile $12 per month $12 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Leisure Activities $15 per month $58 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Haircut $5.89 per visit $12 per visit
Laundry $3.68 per kg $2.17 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Mobile Plan $8.54 per month $16 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $18 per month $14 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $7.36 one-time $22 one-time
Gym Membership $24 per month $51 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $17 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Transportation $22 per month $22 per month
Taxi Start $1.47 per trip $1.30 per trip
Taxi per km $0.29 per km $0.32 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $27 per month $22 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $2.94 per trip $2.61 per trip
Gasoline $1.18 per liter $1.22 per liter
Scooter Rental $8.83 per month $0.43 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Utilities $29 per month $43 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
CN Zhengzhou CN Chengdu
Visa & Legal Fees $7.36 per month $0.00 per month