Moving to China from New Hampshire
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Hampshire to China? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Hampshire to China, you would find that China is 52.6% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly CN¥225,741 in China to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Hampshire and China. What does your salary buy? $75,000 → CN¥225,741 To maintain the same standard of living in China How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 77.1% less Groceries pay 47.5% less Transportation pay 36.8% less Housing pay 82.3% less Childcare pay 50.5% less Entertainment and Sports pay 54.4% less Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from New Hampshire to China. Top countries of origin for China's foreign-born residents. The numbers behind daily life in China compared to New Hampshire. share of adults with obesity China performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics. share of households with internet New Hampshire performs better than China across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line New Hampshire generally does better on employment & economy, though China leads in poverty rate. average years of life at birth New Hampshire performs better than China across all family life metrics. Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and China. To live, work, or study long-term in China, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check China's immigration authority. United States passport holder visiting China China passport holder visiting United States Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average China is about 56% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap. Budget about CN¥56,435 for 3 months in China (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. From major China cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Hampshire and China are what actually decide it long-term. China performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics. The average high temperature in Beijing is 64°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Beijing receives around 22.8 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in. The official language in China is Chinese. In New Hampshire, the official language is English. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Concord Beijing Jan–Mar 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) Apr–Jun 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) Jul–Sep 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) Oct–Dec 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) View all months
Month Concord Beijing Jan 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) Feb 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) Mar 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) Apr 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) May 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) Jun 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) Jul 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) Aug 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) Sep 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) Oct 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) Nov 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) Dec 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) 
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