Rental properties

Cost-of-living score 74/100 (strong); housing is the biggest component. Saturation is low: few foreign residents; you will stand out and pioneer.

How renting works

Expect income proof and often a local guarantor or larger deposit as a newcomer.
"Unfurnished" can mean no kitchen or light fittings; ask exactly what's excluded.
Understand notice periods and whether rent is regulated.
Independent contract review for anything over a year.

Neighbourhood footageDrone tours of Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen paired with price bands, so a budget matches a street.

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