Composite profile
Overall score
70/100
Use the Guangzhou profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen.
Overall70/100
Affordability68/100
Air quality60/100
Energy68/100
China / East Asia
Guangzhou, China City Intelligence
Guangzhou is a major southern-Chinese megacity and a long-standing trade hub, useful for cross-region Chinese comparison and supply-chain context. Guangzhou is a east asia city of about ~18.7M metro in China. On the composite city-intelligence score, Guangzhou sits around the indexed median (70/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~18.7M metro
Image credit: Image: Tim Wu / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Good70/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Guangzhou data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 68/100 | Guangzhou's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 60/100 | Guangzhou's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 68/100 | Guangzhou's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 66/100 | Guangzhou's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 69/100 | Guangzhou's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 62/100 | Guangzhou's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 62/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety63/100
Low crime64/100
Personal safety66/100
Night safety57/100
Road safety65/100
Guangzhou has a moderate safety estimate (63/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life70/100
Healthcare75/100
Education80/100
Green space41/100
Cleanliness68/100
Infrastructure82/100
Mobility74/100
Guangzhou has a high quality-of-life estimate (70/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness66/100
Education80/100
Green space41/100
Overall safety63/100
Guangzhou scores moderate for family living (66/100), helped by education access and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability73/100
Walkability90/100
Cycling66/100
Infrastructure82/100
Guangzhou is high for remote workers (73/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability68/100
Healthcare75/100
Cleanliness68/100
Outdoor lifestyle28/100
Guangzhou is high for retirement (68/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Guangzhou
Local public safety guidance for Guangzhou, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Guangzhou, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the China emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Guangzhou
Healthcare context for Guangzhou, with national-level information from China where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Guangzhou, see the China healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Guangzhou
Local mobility context for Guangzhou, with national-level context from China where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Guangzhou, see the China transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Guangzhou. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Guangzhou
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Guangzhou will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Guangzhou air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Guangzhou drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Guangzhou
Is Guangzhou worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (70/100) and a industrial city economy.
Is Guangzhou good for families?
Strong (66/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Guangzhou affordable?
More affordable than average; about 8,130 CNY/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Guangzhou?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Guangzhou's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, automotive, tourism.
What is the climate in Guangzhou?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 21.4°C.
Does Guangzhou have universities?
Higher education is strong (72/100).
What is healthcare like in Guangzhou?
Healthcare access is strong (67/100).
Is Guangzhou good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (68/100).
What nature is near Guangzhou?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Asia · Global hub comparison
Guangzhou vs Shenzhen: Cost, Safety, Healthcare & Transport
Pair Guangzhou and Shenzhen for a Pearl-River-Delta comparison across cost framing, transport access, and country-level intelligence.
Asia · Regional alternative
Chengdu vs Guangzhou: Cost, Safety, Healthcare & Transport
Pair Chengdu and Guangzhou for an inland-versus-coastal Chinese comparison across cost framing, transport access, and country-level intelligence.
Explore Guangzhou modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Guangzhou
Guangzhou's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Guangzhou
Guangzhou's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Guangzhou
Guangzhou's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Guangzhou
Guangzhou's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Guangzhou
Guangzhou's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Guangzhou
Guangzhou's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Guangzhou
Cost of living estimates for Guangzhou — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Guangzhou
Climate profile for Guangzhou — Humid Continental climate, annual average 21.4°C, comfort score 80/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Guangzhou
Economy and jobs profile for Guangzhou — industrial city, economy score 69/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Guangzhou
Education profile for Guangzhou — student city, education score 71/100, 8 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Guangzhou
Healthcare and retirement profile for Guangzhou — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 67/100, retirement score 68/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Guangzhou
Estimate a monthly budget for Guangzhou using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Guangzhou
Plan a trip budget for Guangzhou using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Guangzhou
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Guangzhou. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Shenzhen, China
Same region · about 104 km from Guangzhou. Explore Shenzhen's city intelligence profile.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Cross-border · about 132 km from Guangzhou. Explore Hong Kong's city intelligence profile.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Cross-border · about 723 km from Guangzhou. Explore Kaohsiung's city intelligence profile.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Cross-border · about 799 km from Guangzhou. Explore Hanoi's city intelligence profile.
Wuhan, China
Same region · about 836 km from Guangzhou. Explore Wuhan's city intelligence profile.
Guangzhou FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Guangzhou, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Guangzhou
Is Guangzhou worth visiting?
Guangzhou has a high quality-of-life estimate (70/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a high quality-of-life estimate (70/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport and infrastructure. It indexes 70/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Guangzhou?
A single resident of Guangzhou spends roughly 8,130 CNY per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 4,320 CNY. Overall the city is more affordable than average for China. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Guangzhou?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Guangzhou is high for remote workers (73/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Guangzhou?
Guangzhou's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, technology and education and research. Guangzhou has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and tourism.
Is Guangzhou good for digital nomads and remote work?
Guangzhou offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 70/100.
What are the education options in Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Law, Design and Energy.
Is Guangzhou a good place to study?
Guangzhou offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 67/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Guangzhou a good place to retire?
Guangzhou offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 68/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a humid continental climate, averaging about 21.4°C annually with roughly 650 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Guangzhou a safe place to live?
Guangzhou has a moderate safety estimate (63/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Guangzhou?
Guangzhou indexes a walkability score of 90 and a cycling score of 66 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Guangzhou good for families?
Guangzhou scores moderate for family living (66/100), helped by education access and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Guangzhou?
Guangzhou rates 28/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 41/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Guangzhou profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen. Its standout dimensions are internet speed (69/100) and cost of living (68/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the China country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Guangzhou appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.