Nantong

China ·Jiangsu · Asia ·UTC UTC+8
Cost Medium
Safety ★★★★☆
English Limited
Currency CNY ¥

City Overview

Nantong sits on the north bank of the Yangtze’s mouth, facing Shanghai across the river and brought closer by the Hu-Su-Tong Bridge — nicknamed "North Shanghai." A cradle of China’s early national industry (Zhang Jian), it is strong in textiles, home textiles (Diecheng Bridge), construction and shipbuilding/marine engineering. Livable with renowned schools (a "home of education"), moderate housing and a mild climate.

Cost of Living Snapshot

1BR Apartment ¥2800–5500/mo (center); ¥1700–3200/mo (outer ring)
Dining Out ¥15–28 (eatery/snacks); ¥48–110 (restaurant)
Monthly Transport Metro/bus ~¥120–250/mo; DiDi starts ~¥11–15
Monthly Groceries ¥850–1800/mo (supermarket)
USD Reference: Approx. USD 390–770/mo (1BR center)
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Data above is approximate. Actual costs vary by location, timing, and personal lifestyle.

Getting Around

A metro/bus network; city card for metro/bus. The Hu-Su-Tong Bridge and HSR reach Shanghai in ~1 h. Nantong Xingdong International Airport (a planned third Shanghai airport).

Why Live Here

  • "North Shanghai," facing Shanghai across the river
  • Home textiles and shipbuilding/marine engineering
  • A "home of education"; livable

Popular Neighborhoods

City Center Chongchuan (old-town core)
City Center Tongzhou (new area/manufacturing)
Quiet & Residential Haimen (near Shanghai/livable)
Budget-Friendly Rudong/Qidong (outer)
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Data Updated: 2026-06-19