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Mianyang

Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Mianyang.

Sichuan · Asia ·UTC+8
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4,900,000Population

City Overview

Mianyang, in northwestern Sichuan, is the province’s second city after Chengdu and "China’s Science City"; the China Academy of Engineering Physics (Mianyang Science City) and Changhong Electronics make it a national leader in defense research and electronics-information. The Fu River runs through it amid good greenery and high livability. Cost of living and housing are low; an innovation node of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle, with a mild climate.

Cost of Living Snapshot

1BR Apartment ¥1800–4000/mo (center); ¥1200–2500/mo (outer ring)
Dining Out ¥10–22 (eatery/snacks); ¥40–90 (restaurant)
Monthly Transport Transit ~¥80–160/mo; DiDi starts ~¥9–13
Monthly Groceries ¥700–1500/mo (supermarket)
USD Reference: Approx. USD 270–590/mo (1BR centre)· at 2026-07-21 FX rates
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Source: RichBay editorial estimate — indicative, not guaranteed Estimate baseline: 2026-06-19 · Actual costs vary by location, timing, and personal lifestyle.

Getting Around

A bus/BRT network; city card for buses. HSR to Chengdu (~1 h), Xi’an/Chongqing. Mianyang Nanjiao Airport. Research and electronics are pillars.

Housing & Neighborhoods

City Center Fucheng/Youxian (core)
City Center Science City/Hi-Tech (research/electronics)
Quiet & Residential Anzhou (livable/outer)
Budget-Friendly Jiangyou/Santai (outer)

Why Live Here

  • "China’s Science City"; defense-research leader
  • Sichuan’s 2nd city; electronics (Changhong)
  • Livable along the Fu River; low cost
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