Is Haizhu Expensive?

Guangzhou, China

+2% vs Guangzhou avg

Living in Haizhu, Guangzhou

Haizhu is a moderately-priced area within Guangzhou, with a cost of living index of 39.5 — that is +2% compared to the Guangzhou average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 19 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥5,150/month, compared to a range of ¥3,282 in Conghua to ¥6,160 in Tianhe.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Haizhu, housing takes up roughly 36% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 18%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ¥205,997 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Haizhu

Salaries in Haizhu reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 39.5:

After tax and deductions of 34.0% in China, take-home pay for someone earning ¥205,997 would be roughly ¥135,958/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

39.5
COLI Index
1.02x
vs City Avg
¥5,150
Est. 1BR Rent
#7
of 19 Areas
34.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Haizhu

Estimated annual deductions on a ¥199,433 salary in Haizhu, Guangzhou (local employee).

Income Tax
12%
Five Insurances + Housing Fund
22.5%
Total Deductions: 34.0%
Est. Take-Home: ¥131,594/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Haizhu would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $29,625
London GBP £25,495
Dubai AED AED 148,237

Other Neighborhoods in Guangzhou

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Tianhe 47.2 1.22x +22%
Zhujiang New Town 45.7 1.18x +18%
Zhujiang New Town East 43.3 1.12x +12%
Yuexiu 42.6 1.10x +10%
Dongshan 41.8 1.08x +8%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Haizhu:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haizhu expensive in Guangzhou?

Haizhu is near the city average for Guangzhou. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Haizhu compare to the Guangzhou average?

The cost of living in Haizhu is near the Guangzhou average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.