China

Hangzhou

#4 Top 5 cities

Hangzhou is a more livable and visually attractive alternative to the biggest megacities, with a strong tech sector and good infrastructure.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 8°C aΕΎ 33°C

Night: 2°C aΕΎ 26°C

Climate

Humid subtropical conditions with warm summers, rain, and milder winters than the north.

Distance to the sea

160 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 8/10
Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 5/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

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

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
  • πŸ‡°πŸ‡·Koreans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quality services
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher living costs
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene