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
Population
20Â 937Â 757
Year-round temperatures
Day: 10°C až 32°C
Night: 3°C až 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
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
7/10
Chengdu has relatively low everyday violent crime, with theft, scams and rare indiscriminate incidents the main street-level concerns; strict national laws and enforcement remain important for foreigners.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Chengdu is exposed to damaging earthquakes from the surrounding Sichuan region, along with intense rainfall, flooding, landslides and heat; the combined hazard burden warrants careful preparedness.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇫🇷French
- 🇰🇷Koreans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Smaller expat scene