Nanshan (Shekou) vs Houhai

Neighborhood comparison in Shenzhen, China

Nanshan (Shekou)

52.4
COLI Index
More Expensive
VS

Houhai

50.3
COLI Index
More Affordable

Side-by-Side Comparison

1.25x
Nanshan (Shekou) Multiplier
1.20x
Houhai Multiplier
¥7,573
Est. 1BR Rent
¥7,270
Est. 1BR Rent
¥264,565
$75K Equivalent
¥253,962
$75K Equivalent

Cost Comparison

Nanshan (Shekou)
1.25x
Houhai
1.20x

Nanshan (Shekou) is 4% more expensive than Houhai within Shenzhen. Living in Houhai instead of Nanshan (Shekou) could save you significantly on rent and daily expenses.

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Data Sources: Cost of living data from Numbeo · Expatistan. Rent from Numbeo Property Prices. Tax rates from OECD Taxing Wages. Salary data from BLS · Glassdoor. Exchange rates from the ECB. Updated 2026-02-28. All figures are estimates.