Places · China
Living in Nanjing
China · temperate
Nanjing is a big city of roughly 9,300,000 people near the mountains in China. The climate is temperate. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,150. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for art and culture, food and eating out, cycling.
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At a glance
Who tends to love Nanjing
- Making a budget stretch further
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- Access to strong healthcare
All parameters
➖ Popularity & prices: Steady
Accommodation prices have moved about +14% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
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⚠️ The honest downsides
- •Rabies risk from stray dogs, think twice before petting animals.
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Air quality: PM2.5 averages ~32 µg/m³ (WHO guideline is 5).
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
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