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Shenzhen
City in Guangdong, China
Overview
Shenzhen is a dynamic megacity on the border with Hong Kong, renowned for its rapid transformation into a high-tech and financial powerhouse. With modern architecture, lush green parks, and a diverse dining scene, it's a center for both innovation and leisure. The city's cosmopolitan districts and coastal locales offer something for everyone.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Guangdong
Population
17,681,600
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
22.54°, 114.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,626
Local Cost
$875
Local Income
$1,500
Cashless
99
English
50
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
3.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1472 mm
Internet Speed
95 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
79 ms
City Vibrancy
83
Coworking
0
Cafes
46
Nightlife
6
Parks
31
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SZX
Distance
28 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped367 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 367 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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