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Qingdao
City in Shandong, China
Overview
Qingdao is a lively coastal city known for its stunning beaches, German colonial architecture, and signature Tsingtao beer. With scenic mountains to the east and lively urban districts, it's both a historical port and a modern metropolis. The city blends seaside relaxation with a busy economy and rich culinary traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Shandong
Population
10,071,722
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
36.07°, 120.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,023
Local Cost
$525
Local Income
$800
Cashless
95
English
40
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
2.7°C
Record High
33.3°C
Record Low
-10.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
730 mm
Internet Speed
110 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
8
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TAO
Distance
42 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped136 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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 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 - 136 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 85/100.
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