Cost of living
Cost of living
Total monthly essentials: approximately €1,505/month for a single person in a 1-bedroom flat (rent + utilities + groceries + transit). District and lifestyle swing this 30–50% either way.
| Item | Monthly / item cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom flat, city centre | €1,100/mo | National Bureau of Statistics of China ↗ |
| Rent per square metre | €22.00/m² | National Bureau of Statistics of China ↗ |
| Utilities (85m² flat) | €85/mo | National Bureau of Statistics of China ↗ |
| Public transport pass | €40/mo | National Bureau of Statistics of China ↗ |
| Groceries, one person | €280/mo | National Bureau of Statistics of China ↗ |
| Restaurant meal, average | €10 | National Bureau of Statistics of China ↗ |
Climate
Climate
Monthly normals — high · low (°C)
Annual: 20.3° / 12.8° · 1259mm rainfall
Monthly rainfall (mm)
Hottest month typically Jul, coldest Jan. Values are station normals — actual weather varies year-to-year. Source: China Meteorological Administration (1991–2020) ↗
Also in China (Mainland)
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Moving to China (Mainland)
Visa routes
Relevant residence permits. Full visa data on the China (Mainland) country brief.
VisaZ Visa (Standard Work)Standard route for foreign nationals taking up paid employment in Mainland China.VisaR Visa (High-End Talent)Globally-recognised experts, leading scientists, and high-end professionals in priority sectors.VisaForeign Worker's Work Permit (Class A/B/C)All foreign workers — categorised by points system administered by SAFEA.VisaPermanent Residence Permit ("Chinese Green Card")Long-term residents qualifying via narrowly-defined eligibility tracks.
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