China
Lhasa
prefecture-level city and capital of Tibet
0°C · this month$2,150/mo867,8914,150 m2 missions from 2 countries
Live & travel in Lhasa
Monthly budget
$2,150/mo
Prices vs USA: 48%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 6.68 CNY
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
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 45%
Embassies & consulates in Lhasa
2 missions from 2 countries
Consulate General 1
Consulate 1
Frequently asked questions
Is Lhasa 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 Lhasa?
Roughly $2,150 per month for a remote worker, based on China price levels (48% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Lhasa in November?
In November Lhasa averages a high of 14°C, a low of -13°C and about 1 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Lhasa?
2 diplomatic missions, including Nepal (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.