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Guangzhou
Guangzhou, China — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 54.0 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 54.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 42.0 |
| Population | 18,670,000 |
About Guangzhou
Guangzhou has a composite price-level index of 54.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 42.0, making it a moderately priced city. It is home to roughly 18.7 million people and uses the CNY. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Guangzhou so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
The comparisons below show how Guangzhou stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a composite price-level index of 54.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 42.0.
What currency is used in Guangzhou?
Guangzhou uses the CNY.
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Last updated 2026-06-01