General Information

Guangzhou is the capital and largest city of southern China's Guangdong province. Located on the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the Silk Road.

• Population: 15 million (approx)
• Area: 7,434 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 23.129999160767, Longitude: 113.26000213623

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): CNY 4,500 - 9,000
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): CNY 2,500 - 5,500
• Groceries per Person/Month: CNY 1,500 - 3,000
• Utilities (Monthly): CNY 300 - 700
• Internet (Monthly): CNY 100 - 200
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): CNY 20 - 60

Transportation

• Metro/Bus Ticket: CNY 2 - 5
• Taxi Start Price: CNY 10 - 15
• Taxi per km: CNY 2 - 5
• Monthly Pass: CNY 150 - 300

Average Salaries by Profession

• Average Net Salary: CNY 8,000 - 18,000
• Software Engineer: CNY 12,000 - 30,000
• Teacher: CNY 5,000 - 12,000
• Doctor / Physician: CNY 20,000 - 50,000
• Nurse: CNY 6,000 - 15,000
• Civil Engineer: CNY 10,000 - 25,000
• Architect: CNY 10,000 - 25,000
• Accountant: CNY 8,000 - 18,000
• Bank Employee: CNY 8,000 - 20,000
• Police Officer: CNY 6,000 - 15,000
• Lawyer: CNY 15,000 - 35,000
• Restaurant Manager: CNY 8,000 - 18,000
• Waiter / Waitress: CNY 3,000 - 7,000
• Retail Cashier: CNY 3,500 - 7,500
• Construction Worker: CNY 4,000 - 9,000
• Driver: CNY 4,000 - 9,000
• Security Guard: CNY 3,500 - 8,000
• Graphic Designer: CNY 6,000 - 15,000
• Digital Marketer: CNY 7,000 - 18,000
• Hotel Receptionist: CNY 3,500 - 8,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: CNY 12,000 - 30,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): CNY 5,000 - 10,000
• Utilities (Monthly): CNY 800 - 1,500
• Internet: CNY 150 - 300
• Transportation: CNY 600 - 1,200

Top Attractions

• Canton Tower
• Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
• Shamian Island
• Guangzhou Opera House
• Yuexiu Park
• Pearl River Night Cruise
• Baiyun Mountain

Major Events

• Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)
• Guangzhou International Light Festival
• Dragon Boat Festival
• Spring Festival Celebrations
• Mid-Autumn Festival