China: how far does your money go?
Chengdu, China: estimated monthly life around 1 300 EUR, including roughly 500 EUR rent.
If this feels cheap, congratulations: you may be rich enough here.
What income feels comfortable here?
| Normal human | 1 196 € |
| Comfortable | 1 534 € |
| Rich-ish | 2 275 € |
| Tiny emperor | 3 120 € |
Based on a single person, normal lifestyle, normal rent — use the full calculator for your own numbers.
If this saved you a spreadsheet spiral, a tiny tip is socially acceptable.
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China: what does it cost to live there?
Chengdu, China: estimated monthly life around 1 300 EUR, including roughly 500 EUR rent.
China: what income feels comfortable here?
2 275 €. Based on a single person, normal lifestyle, normal rent — use the full calculator for your own numbers.