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Chengdu, China
China

Chengdu

capital of Sichuan Province, China

12°C · this month$2,150/mo20,937,757500 m13 missions from 13 countries
Photo: FISU · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Chengdu

Monthly budget
$2,150/mo
Prices vs USA: 48%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 6.68 CNY
US travel advisory
Level 2
Homicides / 100k: 0.5
travel.state.gov
Internet access
92%
of people online
Air quality
32
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Emergency
119 · 120 · 110
Plug types
Europlug, AS/NZS 3112, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+86

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 18, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-10°0°10°20°30°40°19°Jan24°Feb33°Mar36°Apr38°May39°Jun40°Jul39°Aug36°Sep32°Oct26°Nov18°Dec
Best months:AprilMaySeptember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 72%

Embassies & consulates in Chengdu

13 missions from 13 countries

Where to eat in Chengdu

Restaurants and cafés
  • Zhengzong Fushun Suancai DouhuaBudget

    24-26 Wulidun East Rd

  • Lao Ma Ti HuaBudget

    6-3 Renmin Middle Rd, Section 3

  • Hibiscus Phoenix Garden RestaurantMid-range

    Annex 7, No.66 Guanghua Village Street, Qingyang District

  • Lao Chengdu Yi Cheng Xian San Yang MianBudget

    Guojielou St no. 46

  • Mike's Pizza KitchenMid-range

    Tongzilin, Europe City

  • Wenshu Temple Vegetarian RestaurantMid-range

    15 Wenshu St (文殊院街15号)

  • Namaste/AfilaMid-range

    20 Remin Nan Rd, Section 4, Wuhou District (武侯区人民南路四段20号)

  • Fiesta ThaiMid-range

    Linjiang Zhong Lu 6, Right beside Traffic Hotel and the 902 Panda Base Bus Stop

  • Yulinchuanchuanxiang

    Various locations throughout the city

  • Lanzhou beef noodles

    Located everywhere

  • Hokkaido Japanese RestaurantMid-range

    Various locations throughout the city

  • Chen MapoMid-range

    208 Shuanglin Rd (成都市双林路208号新华公园正门对面)

Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Chengdu · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in China

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Chengdu?

The travel guide to Chengdu lists Zhengzong Fushun Suancai Douhua, Lao Ma Ti Hua, Hibiscus Phoenix Garden Restaurant, Lao Chengdu Yi Cheng Xian San Yang Mian, and Mike's Pizza Kitchen.

Is Chengdu safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates China at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.5 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Chengdu?

Roughly $2,150 per month for a remote worker, based on China price levels (48% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Chengdu in November?

In November Chengdu averages a high of 26°C, a low of -2°C and about 23 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Chengdu?

13 diplomatic missions, including Australia (Consulate General), Brazil (Consulate General), Czechia (Consulate General), France (Consulate General), Germany (Consulate General), Nepal (Consulate General), New Zealand (Consulate General), and Pakistan (Consulate General).

Cities in China

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.