Top 5 expat cities in
China
Generated: 2026-05-26
Country overview
- Scores for China are intentionally conservative on social atmosphere and business friendliness because foreigner experience can change quickly with regulation and locality.
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Top 5 cities
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City cost | Safety | Year-round temperatures | Distance to the sea | Internet speed | Largest nationality groups |
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| #1 Shanghai | 2.7/10 | 8/10 | 32°C | 0 km | 8/10 |
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| #2 Shenzhen | 2.7/10 | 8/10 | 33°C | 0 km | 8/10 |
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| #3 Beijing | 3.4/10 | 8/10 | 31°C | 150 km | 8/10 |
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| #4 Hangzhou | 3.7/10 | 8/10 | 33°C | 160 km | 8/10 |
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| #5 Chengdu | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | 32°C | 1100 km | 7/10 |
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