City Overview
Chongqing is a vast mountain city at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, famous for spicy hotpot, a cyberpunk night skyline and strong engineering schools including Chongqing University. The dramatic three-dimensional cityscape makes it one of China's most distinctive places to live.
Living costs run USD 400-450 a month, among the lowest for a megacity. Automotive, electronics and logistics drive the career market, and the famously spicy local food is a major part of student life.
Cost of living
$400/mo
Accommodation
$230/mo
Safety
Generally safe; busy roads and steep streets require care.
Weather
Humid subtropical with very hot summers and mild winters.
Transportation
Extensive metro through a dramatic three-dimensional cityscape.
Student Life
Cyberpunk skyline, hotpot culture and a youthful megacity energy.
Jobs & Career
Automotive, electronics and logistics internships.
Attractions
Hongya CaveCiqikou Old TownThree Gorges Museum
Food
Famously spicy Chongqing hotpot and xiaomian noodles.