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Luoyang

China ·Henan · Asia ·UTC UTC+8
Cost Low
Safety ★★★★☆
English Limited
Currency CNY ¥

City Overview

Luoyang, in western Henan, is a thirteen-dynasty ancient capital and a cradle of Chinese civilization, world-famous for the Longmen Grottoes (World Heritage), White Horse Temple and its peony festival. It balances equipment manufacturing (CITIC Heavy Industries, YTO) with culture-tourism. Cost of living and housing are low; deeply historic, set along the Yellow and Luo rivers — a key Central-Plains tourism and industrial city.

Cost of Living Snapshot

1BR Apartment ¥2000–4500/mo (center); ¥1300–2800/mo (outer ring)
Dining Out ¥10–22 (eatery/snacks); ¥40–90 (restaurant)
Monthly Transport Transit ~¥80–180/mo; DiDi starts ~¥9–13
Monthly Groceries ¥700–1500/mo (supermarket)
USD Reference： Approx. USD 280–630/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. HSR to Zhengzhou/Xi’an. ~30 min to the Longmen Grottoes. Luoyang Beijiao Airport.

Why Live Here

  • A 13-dynasty capital; Longmen Grottoes (World Heritage)
  • The peony festival; thriving culture-tourism
  • Equipment manufacturing; low cost

Popular Neighborhoods

City Center Xigong/Old Town (core)
City Center Luolong (new area/CBD)
Quiet & Residential Jianxi (industry/livable)
Budget-Friendly Yibin/outer (value)
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Data Updated: 2026-06-19