All 19 neighborhoods in Shenzhen ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanshan (Shekou) | $1,125/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 2 | Futian (CBD) | $1,098/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 3 | Houhai | $1,080/mo | 1.20x | +20% |
| 4 | Nanshan (Tech Park) | $1,062/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 5 | Qianhai | $1,008/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 6 | Chegongmiao | $972/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 7 | Luohu | $945/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 8 | Shuiwei | $918/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 9 | Sungang | $810/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 10 | Xili | $792/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 11 | Yantian | $765/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 12 | Bao'an | $738/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 13 | Shahe | $738/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 14 | Longhua | $702/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 15 | Guangming | $675/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 16 | Buji | $675/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 17 | Longgang | $648/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 18 | Dalang | $630/mo | 0.70x | -30% |
| 19 | Pingshan | $612/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $900/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Nanshan (Shekou) is approximately 25% more expensive than the Shenzhen average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,125/mo vs $900/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 19 neighborhoods in Shenzhen, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.