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Quanzhou

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

Fujian · Asia ·UTC+8
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City Overview

Quanzhou has long led Fujian in economic output and is the start of the ancient Maritime Silk Road (the Song-Yuan "greatest port of the East"), inscribed as World Heritage in 2021. Private manufacturing thrives (shoes, apparel, textiles, food — birthplace of brands like Anta and Xtep), with a strong overseas-Chinese and Minnan culture. Cost of living and housing are low; the climate is warm.

Cost of Living Snapshot

1BR Apartment ¥2000–4500/mo (center); ¥1300–2800/mo (outer ring)
Dining Out ¥12–25 (eatery/snacks); ¥40–100 (restaurant)
Monthly Transport Metro ~¥120–250/mo; DiDi starts ~¥9–13
Monthly Groceries ¥750–1600/mo (supermarket)
USD Reference: Approx. USD 300–660/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 BRT and bus network (metro planned); city card for buses. The coastal HSR links Xiamen/Fuzhou. Jinjiang International Airport.

Housing & Neighborhoods

City Center Licheng/Fengze (old-town core)
City Center Jinjiang (manufacturing/airport)
Quiet & Residential Shishi (apparel/trade)
Budget-Friendly Nan’an/Hui’an (outer)

Why Live Here

  • Start of the Maritime Silk Road; World Heritage
  • Strong private manufacturing (Anta, Xtep)
  • Overseas-Chinese Minnan culture; low cost
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