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Cost of Living Forcing Young People Out of Chinese Megacities

El Pais

Changsha, Chengdu and Chongqing — cities known for their more relaxed atmospheres (at least, by Chinese standards) — have become magnets for young people who are tired of the fierce competition in the megacities, where the job market is also more saturated. While in Beijing and Shanghai the median price per square foot is around 5,600 yuan (about $675), in Changsha it’s around 950 yuan ($110).

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