All 19 neighborhoods in Guangzhou ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tianhe | $915/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 2 | Zhujiang New Town | $885/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 3 | Zhujiang New Town East | $840/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 4 | Yuexiu | $825/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 5 | Dongshan | $810/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 6 | Huangpu | $788/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 7 | Haizhu | $765/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 8 | Wuyang | $765/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 9 | Jiangnan Xi | $712/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 10 | Liwan | $690/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 11 | Panyu | $615/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 12 | Dongpu | $600/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 13 | Baiyun | $585/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 14 | Fangcun | $585/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 15 | Nansha | $562/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 16 | Huadu | $540/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 17 | Luogang | $540/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 18 | Zengcheng | $510/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
| 19 | Conghua | $488/mo | 0.65x | -35% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $750/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Tianhe is approximately 22% more expensive than the Guangzhou average. 1-bedroom rent is $915/mo vs $750/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 19 neighborhoods in Guangzhou, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.