Top expat cities

China

Chengdu

#5 Top 5 cities

Chengdu is often seen as a more relaxed and affordable major city for longer stays, though the career landscape is narrower than in the main coastal hubs.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 10°C aΕΎ 32°C

Night: 3°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

Mild winters, very humid summers, and frequent cloud cover across the year.

Distance to the sea

1100 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 6/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Digital nomads
  • Creatives
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡°πŸ‡·Koreans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene