Zhuhai
Relaxed coastal living + Hengqin tax perks
¥404B (RMB) / $56.1B (USD)
40.0
Using New York City (NYC) as the base (100)
¥5,040 (RMB) / $700(USD)
Average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in city center
Key Industries
Aerospace (25%), Eco-Tourism (20%), Biomed (18%)
Zhuhai: The Subtropical Innovation Corridor
Macau’s Green Backyard
Zhuhai’s $56B economy leverages its unique position:
– Hengqin Island: Joint SAR-Mainland zone with 15% corporate tax
– Aerospace hub: China Aviation Industry General Aircraft HQ
– Biomed frontier: United Laboratories’ mRNA vaccine facility
Lifestyle Magnet
GBA’s most livable city offers:
– Environmental creds: 56% green cover, AQI avg 45 (best in GBA)
– Island-hopping: 146 islands with diving/yachting
– Visa innovation: 144-hour transit-free access
Expat Transition Hub
Ideal for Macau/HK commuters:
– Infrastructure leap: Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (45-min drive)
– Education: 3 international schools with Portuguese curriculum
– Cost sweet spot: 35% cheaper than Macau, same timezone
Key Opportunity: TCM modernization – $2B Biopharma Park needs western researchers.
