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
Population
11Â 936Â 010
Year-round temperatures
Day: 8°C až 33°C
Night: 2°C až 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
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
5/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
8/10
Everyday violent crime is relatively uncommon, but theft, scams and isolated attacks remain possible; foreign residents must also account for strict laws, surveillance and potential detention or exit bans.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Hangzhou is exposed to typhoons, intense rainfall, river and urban flooding, heatwaves and occasional landslides in the wider region; good response capacity moderates but does not remove disruption.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇯🇵Japanese
- 🇰🇷Koreans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Quality services
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Higher living costs
- −Smaller expat scene